Staff Reports
Joe Biden’s latest decision to transfer 11 terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to Oman seems to be yet another step in a long line of questionable actions that some might argue only serve to tarnish his already shaky presidential legacy. Following in the footsteps of his mentor Barack Obama, Biden appears to be aiming to put a bow on his time in office by hastily trying to reduce the U.S. detainee population, all while ignoring the very real consequences that come with releasing known threats back into the wild.
This mass transfer takes the number of detainees at Gitmo down to a mere 15, with the Pentagon eagerly expressing their gratitude to Oman for stepping up to the plate. It’s apparent that Biden’s administration is excited to offload responsibility, but history has shown how these moves usually end. The last time the U.S. made a big splash about shutting down Gitmo, it was followed by a parade of former detainees returning to the battlefield, armed with the knowledge and experience they gained during their cozy days at the bay. It’s a risky bet, considering that these are not your average folks seeking a better life; they’re terrorists.
Biden has just RELEASED 11 YEMENI TERRORlSTS from Gitmo just days before leaving office
These terr*rists were captured in the aftermath of 9/11, and despite the rapidly deteriorating state of the Middle East, Biden decided to send them back to the field anyway.~ Nick Sortor pic.twitter.com/rluIw7w9jV
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Among the 15 remaining detainees, some have serious charges hanging over their heads. The alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is still lurking in the shadows, awaiting a chance to plead his way into a more favorable situation. This transfer comes at an especially volatile time, with the Middle East still reeling from various conflicts, including the recent Hamas attacks on Israel. One has to wonder what could go wrong when unstable individuals are shipped off to an already unpredictable region, overseen by a government that has had questionable commitments to global security.
The timing of this transfer raises eyebrows as it almost appears to be a desperate last-minute attempt to lower the prisoner count before a potential change in administration. Why now? Why not earlier in Biden’s presidency when he could have truly showcased a commitment to reform? Critics assert that this is less about national security and more about appeasing the radical left, whose demands continue to push the narrative that detaining terrorists is an affront to human rights. But when those same rights endanger Americans, one has to question the motives behind such transfers.
In the end, Biden’s rush to give these 11 detainees a free pass, along with the already precarious situation at Gitmo, suggests a strategy built on optics rather than strategy. It seems he’s more concerned with making a move that appeals to his base than understanding the consequences that could arise from such decisions. If history has taught us anything, it’s that letting terrorists loose is rarely a win for anyone except the terrorists themselves.
