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The Biden administration’s latest move to release 11 Yemeni terrorists from Guantanamo Bay could easily double as a special on “How to Win Friends and Influence Al-Qaeda.” These individuals, captured in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, are being shipped off to Oman, a country that’s apparently now a prime destination for former members of the terror group. It’s baffling that while American citizens are being subjected to ever-tightening security measures, the administration sees fit to rehome terror suspects with a nice welcome package that includes jobs and housing.
The official story claims these former al-Qaeda members had been waiting for their big move for over two years, allegedly approved for transfer by national security officials. But what kind of national security strategy involves releasing men who used to help plot attacks against the U.S. in the first place? It’s a mystery to many why the timing coincided with a surge in Middle Eastern instability. Between Hamas’s rampage and the Biden administration’s rash decisions, the entire region could be seeing a security upgrade—just not for Americans.
BREAKING: Biden administration releases 11 Yemeni prisoners from Gitmo, captured in aftermath of 9/11 attack and sends them to Oman.
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It’s important to note that this isn’t an isolated incident. Under this administration, the Guantanamo roster has thinned, with several other terrorists being handed their freedom like party favors at a Democrat fundraiser. There was a Kenyan, a Tunisian, and two Malaysians recently given the freedom to pursue the American dream—perhaps after a brief detour through Oman. The Biden team seems convinced that if you sprinkle enough good vibes and “support systems” into the mix, everything will turn out just fine. It’s an interesting theory, albeit one that could lead to a few unexpected fireworks down the road.
Historically, when the U.S. has released terrorists, it hasn’t exactly gone well. Assadullah Haroon Gul, for example, was released last year despite having been linked with al-Qaeda. Having been deemed a “low-value detainee,” it’s almost as if someone believes that the less dangerous a terrorist sounds, the more safe they actually are to release. However, with al-Qaeda and the Taliban known to dance a merry jig together, who’s to say what “low-value” really means? It’s the gift that keeps on giving: terrorism with a side of confusion.
This all circles back to President Biden’s ambitious yet puzzling goal of closing Guantanamo Bay by the end of his term. One has to wonder if he thinks that reducing the number of terrorists on American soil will somehow equate to a safer world. It may be more effective to consider that releasing individuals who once aimed to kill Americans isn’t quite a winning strategy. Instead, it promises more chances for terrorists to either regroup or continue their operations, just with a little extra help from Oman. How’s that for national security?
