Staff Reports
In a world where the mainstream media continues to glow about the Biden administration’s competence—even in the face of glaring failures—the absurdity of the situation is hard to ignore. This week, national security adviser Jake Sullivan made another attempt at defending the indefensible, this time on CNN’s “State of the Union.” It has become almost comical to witness how administration officials navigate the wreckage of Biden’s policies while trying to convince Americans everything is just peachy.
During his appearance, Sullivan seemed to maneuver himself into a corner when asked about the disastrous troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Instead of providing a straightforward answer, he resorted to vague language about not disclosing personal conversations with the president. In an impressive display of cognitive dissonance, he further attempted to justify the botched withdrawal by comparing it to former President Trump’s administration, implying that issues of terrorism were simply par for the course for any presidency. Sullivan’s stance not only trivializes the chaos that unfolded last August but also underestimates the intelligence of the public—their memory isn’t so short that they would forget scenes of frightened Afghans clinging to military aircraft as they tried to escape the crushing Taliban advance.
Jake Sullivan reportedly offered to resign following the Afghan debacle, according to WaPo, but Joe Biden reportedly insisted he stay. Obviously, Sullivan should have resigned in disgrace, but so too should have Blinken & Milley et al — but none of the others offered to do so. pic.twitter.com/PrNspQ9HLo
— Jerry Dunleavy IV 🇺🇸 (@JerryDunleavy) January 3, 2025
Switching gears to another Sunday morning show, the narrative remained wholly predictable. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was there to discuss his new PBS documentary on the contributions of legal immigrants to America, yet host Margaret Brennan wasted no time steering the conversation toward Biden’s controversial immigration policies. The moment Gingrich began discussing the genuine plight of those who risk their lives for the United States, it became clear that Brennan was on a mission to make the discussion as convoluted as possible, clearly favoring an emotional appeal over any substantive discourse.
As Gingrich articulated the distinction between legitimate asylum seekers and those using the system to enter the U.S., the interview grew increasingly chaotic. Brennan struggled to regain control, unable to counter Gingrich’s astute observations about the complexities surrounding immigration. It quickly became obvious: the Democrats have repositioned themselves as champions of open borders, often ignoring the consequences of reckless policies that overflow into crime and societal strife.
While Brennan attempted to frame the conversation around Trump’s policies during his time in office, Gingrich’s responses cut through the political fog. He highlighted the chaotic and irresponsible nature of the Biden administration’s immigration strategy, which has essentially thrown open the gates for anyone seeking entry. The illegal immigration crisis, like a noted headache for working-class Americans, is an issue that can’t be swept under the rug. It’s a mess birthed by careless policies that don’t respect the law; a mess that Trump’s administration at least started to contain.
As the conversation turned back to Afghanistan, Gingrich reinforced the reality that many Afghans who genuinely assisted U.S. forces deserve support, but not at the expense of American security. The unvarnished truth is that the Biden administration has consistently mismanaged everything from foreign policy to immigration, all while the talking heads in the legacy media continue to play the role of cheerleaders. This blind loyalty to a failing administration is a spectacle that would be laughable if it weren’t so consequential. The American people are left to sift through the mess, shaking their heads at the circus unfolding around them, while quietly hoping for a return to law and order that respects both the history and future of this nation.
