Staff Reports
The Biden administration has once again shown its weakness in foreign policy by releasing a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Alex Saab, a key associate of the corrupt Maduro regime, was set free from U.S. custody in a shocking prisoner swap for 10 Americans held in Venezuela.
Let’s break it down – the U.S. government let a criminal go in exchange for our own citizens. It’s like trading a prized pony for a bucket of moldy hay! What kind of deal-making is this? The Biden team should be putting America first, not making these outrageous trades that only embolden authoritarian leaders like Maduro.
Biden administration releases ally of Venezuela’s Maduro in exchange for jailed Americanshttps://t.co/WeeH1wMKLC pic.twitter.com/hkLkeZrEWi
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 20, 2023
To add insult to injury, the White House didn’t even disclose the names of the 10 Americans who were released in this lopsided swap. Who are these individuals, and why are we making deals without transparency? It’s like a game of “Let’s Make a Deal” gone wrong, and the American people are the ones paying the price.
And don’t get started on the other side of the deal – Venezuela agreed to arrest and return a Malaysian businessman accused of defrauding the U.S. out of millions of dollars. It’s like they’re sending us their leftover problems while we’re releasing their criminal cronies. Where’s the fairness in that?
The Biden administration continues to cozy up to the Maduro regime, easing sanctions on Venezuelan oil and gas in exchange for vague promises of election reforms. But let’s be real – Maduro is a strongman who will say anything to hold onto power. It’s like trying to make a deal with a fox guarding the henhouse. Sen. Joe Manchin hit the nail on the head when he accused Biden of dealing with “an oppressor of its own people.”
The cherry on top? The senior White House official, speaking anonymously, claimed that these deals bring Venezuela closer to democracy. Seriously? Freeing a Maduro crony is not the way to promote democracy and freedom. It’s like trying to build a house with a deck of playing cards – it’s bound to collapse.
In the end, the Biden administration’s handling of Venezuela is a real head-scratcher. Let’s hope they start prioritizing American interests over appeasing corrupt regimes. The American people deserve better, and it’s time for the Biden team to step up and put our country first.
