Staff Reports
Over the recent holiday weekend, viewers shelled out $5.99 for the “Reagan” biopic, and the investment seems to have paid off. The film delves into multiple eras but makes one thing clear: American hostages in Iran were freed almost immediately after Ronald Reagan was sworn in as President on January 20, 1981. In stark contrast, the legacy of the Carter administration continues to haunt the nation, primarily due to a disastrous rescue mission that resulted in tragedy rather than triumph.
Back in April 1980, Carter’s administration attempted to rescue those hostages only to end with another government disaster. Dubbed a “failed rescue operation,” the attempt was marred by “equipment failure,” leading to two U.S. aircraft colliding in a desolate Iranian desert. Instead of bringing American heroes home, the mission ended with the loss of eight servicemen and a whole lot of second-guessing. In other words, there were no fireworks, just deep regret and a newfound camaraderie with defeat. One can’t help but draw a comparison to Joe Biden’s haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan, which showcased incompetence at its finest.
Fast forward to the present, and there seems to be a glimmer of hope for a turnaround, courtesy of President-elect Donald Trump. With his keen understanding of international dealings, Trump recently took to Truth Social to declare his intent to take strong action on behalf of hostages held by Hamas. He made it clear that if those innocent people are not released before he takes office on January 20, 2025, there will be consequences—consequences that would make the previous administrations’ missteps look like child’s play.
Is Trump About to Have a Reagan Moment? https://t.co/CzyfQMmHx7
— Brett Murphy (PatriotPointman) (@PatriotPointman) December 2, 2024
Hamas has benefitted from their cowardly act of taking 251 innocent individuals on October 7, 2023, with estimates indicating that between 63 to 100 of those hostages are still trapped in Gaza. It’s a grim reminder of their barbarism, highlighted further by the tragic story of 21-year-old Omer Neutra, who was killed in that surprise attack but continues to be held by Hamas for their own twisted purposes. Such acts can’t go unpunished, and Trump’s firm stance indicates that America’s patience is wearing thin.
The situation remains dire for those hostages and their families, with the hope of freeing them a pressing concern for many. Whether it’s on Biden’s watch or Trump’s, the return of these hostages would be a boon for global humanity, although it can’t erase the horrors inflicted on Israel on that fateful day in October. All eyes are on leadership that finally seems ready to put America’s interests first and bring about the retribution that is rightfully owed to those who commit such atrocities.
