Staff Reports
President Biden’s attempt to brush away his son’s legal issues comes as no surprise amidst a flurry of last-minute power grabs designed to insulate his administration from the looming presence of Donald Trump. To observers paying attention, this feels less like a presidential routine and more like a frantic race to “Trump-proof” the government, ensuring policies are firmly planted so the incoming administration finds it challenging to uproot them.
Biden’s allies across various government departments are in a tizzy trying to dispense cash and cement regulations that Trump would likely oppose. From doling out bucks in the name of climate change to setting employees up for remote work for two days a week, it’s a flurry of activity that has left many wondering just how far they will go to obstruct a conservative agenda.
Take the Environmental Protection Agency, for example. In a jaw-dropping revelation, a whistleblower from Project Veritas disclosed that the agency has been hastily funneling billions into climate advocacy groups before Trump could even settle into the Oval Office. It appears they’ve taken the motto “make it rain” a bit too literally, as one EPA official described the activity as throwing gold bars off the Titanic, metaphorically speaking, of course. This frantic spending spree isn’t just limited to climate initiatives; the Commerce Department is also elbow-deep in cash distribution with a microchip subsidy program aimed at emptying its vaults before the Trump administration arrives.
Biden’s team has even ensured that the Social Security Administration is keeping productivity afloat while giving employees a sweet deal to telework. The folks there claimed increased efficiency in processing disability cases. Apparently, it all works wonderfully when government workers spend less time in the office and more in their pajamas, thanks to “what we do now.” Productivity or procrastination? You decide.
While it’s normal for administrations to scramble before the torch is passed, Biden’s crew seems to be racing at breakneck speed. Back in the Trump days, there were strategies for political maneuvering that didn’t resemble a game of musical chairs on speed. Whether through a last-minute clean energy loan guarantee or an urgency to solidify immigration rules, it’s like they’re trying to leave behind a trail of obstacles for Trump to overcome, if he wins again.
President Biden's breathtakingly broad pardon of his son's criminal behavior is just one example of the Biden administration taking steps to try to block potential action from the future president in what analysts say is an attempt to "Trump-proof… https://t.co/CAGNtbP8qo
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 5, 2024
The audacity of Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter cannot be overlooked either. Instead of simply forgiving Hunter’s already adjudicated tax and gun crimes, the president’s sweeping pardon suggests a desperate need to protect his son from potential future legal reckoning. Meanwhile, activist groups are encouraging Biden to push even harder for sweeping reforms—everything from eliminating immigration detention centers to outright pardoning illegal immigrants—while there’s still time on the clock. It’s an operation styled less like a transition of power and more like a strategic blockade against conservatism.
The race is on, and the Biden administration is pulling out all the stops to leave a mark before potentially being ushered out of executive power. As liberals fear their time in power dwindling, they show no signs of slowing down, making the transition process seem more like a game of tug-of-war than a graceful handoff of authority. The real question remains: what unwelcome surprises will they leave behind for the next president?
