Staff Reports
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have donned their somber faces once again, this time placing a wreath at the Pentagon to solemnly honor the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The duo is paying tribute to the 64 victims from American Airlines Flight 77 and the unfortunate 125 souls who perished in the Pentagon. Never one to pass up a photo op, they are engaging in this act of remembrance, perhaps in an effort to distract from some of their less-than-stellar leadership efforts.
On the same day, in the grand tradition of political optics, Biden and Harris made their way to New York City to honor those lost at Ground Zero. Interestingly, former President Donald Trump decided to join them, proving that even in the most somber of occasions, political rivalry can take a back seat. No doubt, the contrast of Trump’s presence at this emotional event adds a layer of intrigue, considering how the former president continually advocates for America’s strength and resilience.
President Biden and Vice President Harris attend the Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. #NeverForget911 🇺🇸#WeWillNeverForget🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XHQHNIqic6
— IT’S TIME FOR JUSTICE (@LiddleSavages) September 11, 2024
Not to be outdone, the pair also found time to visit Shanksville, Pennsylvania to observe the Flight 93 memorial. This site is particularly poignant as the brave passengers aboard Flight 93 took matters into their own hands and thwarted the terrorists’ intended attack on the nation’s capital. While Harris and Biden gazed upon the memorial, there were likely thoughts of how to revive the American spirit that was so prevalent back in 2001, long before they took office amidst a flurry of divisive policy changes.
As Trump readies his visit to the Shanksville memorial, observers can’t help but note the stark contrast between his straightforward dedication to honoring the past and the Biden administration’s tendency to package events into tightly controlled media spectacles. Perhaps in acknowledging the tragic memories of 9/11, the leaders of the nation could glean insights from those who took decisive action that fateful day instead of merely embracing an image-driven by political expediency.
In the wake of these memorials, questions loom over how the Biden administration continues to serve the American people. While ceremonies like these aim to honor the past, many Americans are likely more concerned with the present—and future—challenges from everything ranging from economic woes to national security threats. The legacy of 9/11 calls for unity, strength, and resilience, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that true leadership must rise above mere gestures and focus on tangible solutions that empower citizens today, all while paying homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice two decades ago.
