Staff Reports
The circus of incompetence continues as President Biden prepares to host the NATO Summit in Washington. Apparently, the administration sees no need for Biden to prove his abilities, despite the mounting doubts back home. The White House assures everyone that Biden doesn’t need to prove anything to foreign leaders, even though his abysmal debate performances have done little to inspire confidence.
National Security Council’s John Kirby is stepping up to bat for Biden, claiming there’s no concern from foreign allies about Biden’s capability. This must be a tough sell, especially considering that some allies are more worried about a possible Trump return than Biden’s actual leadership. The American first agenda seems to rattle some, but not as much as the apparent chaos coming from the current administration.
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Kirby insists that there’s no chatter among allies doubting Biden’s lucidity or leadership. He also took the opportunity to claim Biden’s approach to alliances is superior, supposedly recuperative rather than Trump’s so-called “browbeating.” Incredible considering that the Biden administration is often embroiled in one mishandling after another, making Trump’s decisive America-first policy look preferable to many.
It’s amusing to hear Kirby vouch for Biden’s mental sharpness while simultaneously dodging direct concerns. The effort to gloss over Biden’s gaffes could almost be seen as comical if it weren’t so concerning. Biden’s upcoming meetings at the summit include new U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kirby hinted at more bilateral conversations on the horizon, though one can only wonder what quality of dialogue will unfold from a President whose cognitive abilities are publicly questioned.
The summit will prominently feature discussions on Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression. The administration seems to tout the success of U.S. funding there, although one might ask whether these defense efforts could have been more efficiently managed. Ukrainian resilience, buoyed by American support, indeed continues to face down Russian forces. Yet, one can’t help but suspect that Putin may not be the only one questioning the effectiveness and strategy radiating from the White House.
This summit could be Biden’s big moment to prove critics wrong and showcase real leadership. But with the current show these folks are putting on, no one should hold their breath.
