Staff Reports
Iran’s recent antics have revealed a truth that is as clear as a sunny day in Texas – the Islamic Republic has chosen its horse for the upcoming presidential race, and it is determined to see Donald Trump take a dive. Leaking Trump campaign material to the Biden campaign is only the start of Tehran’s meddling, and surprisingly, it’s not alone in this game. While the mullahs may be flashy in their disdain, they’ve got global backup.
Brazil’s president has thrown his sympathies behind Kamala Harris, making it clear that the leftward tilt of his government aligns more with Democrats than with Trump’s strong nationalism. European leaders, in a similar fashion, have expressed their allegiances, openly criticizing Trump in a way that would make anyone wonder why they’re not just running a campaign of their own. The German foreign ministry has been particularly vocal against Trump, while Hungary’s Viktor Orban appears to be the only leader who hasn’t jumped on the “anybody but Trump” bandwagon.
America’s allies and enemies pick Kamala Harris as world weighs in on U.S. electionhttps://t.co/Iaq79sPA1F pic.twitter.com/6rRajjnSgF
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) September 23, 2024
In contrast to Biden’s foreign cheerleaders, Trump has support from figures like Orban, who has proven to be a beacon of conservatism in an increasingly liberal Europe. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tossed his chips in with the Democrats, humorously suggesting that he finds Joe Biden more “predictable.” He also seemingly attempted to court Harris with a backhanded compliment about her laugh, which raises questioning eyebrows about his truly serious intentions.
Insider wisdom suggests that foreign influence in U.S. elections isn’t a new phenomenon, but the blatant nature of these moves indicates a newfound desperation among liberal leaders. Political analyst Stephen Farnsworth argues that the pattern of preferences among nations stands as expected — the leftist leaders favor Harris, and the conservatives back Trump. There’s no need to don a tinfoil hat to see this for what it is – an opportunistic attempt to sway American politics from the outside.
Recent intel has suggested that Iran’s intervention goes beyond mere leaks; U.S. officials have indicated that Tehran would like to see Trump physically taken down, which makes the average backyard spat over a fence look downright neighborly. Intelligence reports unveiled a scheme where Iranian-backed hackers pilfered campaign emails and tried sending them directly to news outlets and to the Biden campaign, now awkwardly dubbed the Harris campaign. While the Biden team remained radio silent on receiving such “gifts,” the House Judiciary Committee has stepped up to dig into the perilous situation of foreign meddling.
As the plot continues to thicken, one can’t help but notice the irony of Harris attempting to wield support from foreign nobility to target Trump. The Biden administration’s rebuke of Hungary for Orban’s sentiments is reminiscent of past Democrats who, like John Kerry in 2004, tried to use on-the-record whispers from foreign leaders to bolster their domestic agendas. But the track record shows this rarely ends well for the left.
The truth is, while foreign leaders may long for the days of a compliant Biden administration, the average American voter remains skeptical of outside influence dictating the outcome of their elections. It’s about time these global players recognize that the United States still stands as the strongest nation, and foreign governments meddling in its elections not only backfire but also rally the conservative base like nothing else. The left may think this is a game, but it’s the American people who will ultimately hold the trump card in 2024.
