Staff Reports
The White House continues to push the narrative that President Joe Biden is diligently engaged in global affairs, even as he spends yet another week vacating the nation’s capital. John Kirby, the national security spokesman, insists that the president is fully plugged into pressing international discussions, even while lounging on the beaches of Delaware. Apparently, Biden’s sun-kissed beachside retreat is the ideal location for tackling something as critical as a ceasefire negotiation between Israel and Hamas.
Biden’s recent jaunt followed his performance at the Democratic National Convention, where one can only assume he spent most of the time basking in applause rather than dealing with the realities of national security. According to Kirby, all it takes is a phone and a Wi-Fi connection, and voilà—Biden is back in action, allegedly updating himself over the weekend on multiple threats. No one would question the futility of trying to manage international crises from a beach chair while sipping on a piña colada, right?
As Biden reportedly engages in weighty conversations with world leaders, like Prime Minister Modi, about the ongoing Ukraine conflict, it’s hard to shake the image of him kicking back on the sand while relaying urgent matters of state. Kirby assures everyone that Biden is “watching things very, very closely,” which leaves many wondering if this means he is gazing at his cellphone or perhaps the ocean waves. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is also reported to be actively involved, though one can only assume she’s waiting for her opportunity to jump on a plane to visit yet another campaign stop.
Time marched on during this alleged presidential vigilance, as the nation marked the somber anniversary of the Kabul airport attack that took the lives of 13 service members. When asked about Biden’s questionable claim that he’s the only president this century without the burden of military casualties, Kirby attempted to spin this into a larger narrative. Apparently, Biden was merely making a nuanced point about the end of the war in Afghanistan. It’s fascinating to see how convoluted one can get in a defense when a statement is so audacious it borders on absurd.
Washington Examiner: John Kirby says Biden is ‘very engaged’ in global conflicts while on his extended vacation https://t.co/qgTuvMbX7P
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While Biden and Harris are focused on their beachside strategy sessions, former President Donald Trump paid his respects to the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. A display of honor against a backdrop of Biden’s floundering leadership paints a stark contrast. Trump was not only welcomed by families of the lost service members but also performed his solemn duty of laying wreaths to commemorate their sacrifice. Meanwhile, the lack of visibility and response from the current administration speaks volumes about their priorities—if they can find them amid the sand and surf.
As the world waits for Biden’s next move, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced an upcoming ceremony to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 fallen service members. It remains to be seen whether Biden will cut his vacation short for this significant tribute or if he’ll simply send a “thinking of you” postcard from the beach. In the meantime, Trump’s contrasting actions further underscore the mounting frustrations conservative Americans feel about the current leadership’s attentiveness to those who served.
