Staff Reports
After a day filled with a stock market plunge and the chaos of a presidential election season, the Biden-Harris regime was rudely reminded that America’s enemies abroad aren’t taking any breaks. News reports indicate that several members of the American military, alongside contractors, sustained injuries in a recent rocket attack on a base in western Iraq. The group claiming responsibility for this attack? A radical Islamic faction being propped up by none other than Iran.
While the mainstream media dances around the diplomatic ballet, alluding to five injured service members without sharing the extent of their injuries, President Biden took to the platform X to ensure everyone knew he was on the case. A seemingly forgettable picture taken in the White House Situation Room shows Biden and Kamala Harris alongside a group of top officials looking as confident as a deer caught in headlights. This visual oversight isn’t exactly what one would call reassuring when lives hang in the balance.
It would be hard for any picture to inspire less confidence
We're screwed pic.twitter.com/ywX99KMeRr— Jim Hanson (@JimHansonDC) August 5, 2024
The president reiterated that his administration was busy “addressing the threats posed by Iran and its proxies,” working diligently to keep regional tensions in check, and preparing to support Israel should a conflict erupt. However, given the broader context, many were left with more questions than confidence. A social media user humorously pointed out that any semblance of national assurance appears to be going out the window.
A look at the recent timeline reveals a series of escalating international incidents that paint a picture of a world becoming less safe under Biden’s leadership. With Iran’s earlier missile and drone assault on Israel serving as a reminder of the stakes, it’s no wonder that the American public is left wondering what happened to the days of the U.S. projecting strength on the global stage. The situation is becoming a tangled web of Iranian aggression, Hamas’ warlike antics, and a beleaguered administration struggling to respond appropriately.
Care to stand in front of the American People to address the nation about what is unfolding all over the world and take questions?
— Moral Authority Complex (@EhOHSeeLogic) August 5, 2024
As if the news of the attack isn’t enough, the economic fallout of a stock market collapse introduces a narrative that can’t help but weigh heavily on the Harris campaign. With the economy being the paramount concern for most voters, the timing couldn’t be worse. If Harris were a Republican, it’s likely that headlines would be ruthless, calling into question the administration’s competence and stiff-arming any chance of a clear narrative ahead of November’s elections.
In stark contrast, the upcoming clash between Biden’s weak approach to foreign policy and Trump’s demonstrated strength during his administration will be a significant factor as Americans head to the polls. Trump’s successful diplomatic strategies, represented by the Abraham Accords and a notable reduction in hostility from Iran, will serve as a glaring example of what leadership can achieve. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris administration’s inconsistency and faltering response to threats seem to encapsulate everything voters fear about a future that appears to lead back to the disarray of years past.
