Staff Reports
As President Joe Biden’s presidency limps toward its inevitable conclusion, new reports keep surfacing that confirm what has been abundantly clear: he is a confused, old man whose grasp on the responsibilities of the highest office in the land is about as solid as a wet sponge. The latest revelation involves his complete disregard for Gold Star families, as a Daily Mail report exposes how the president kept these grieving relatives waiting for a whopping three hours because he was napping on Air Force One. This showcases not just a lack of respect, but a head-scratching level of incompetence that is hard to fathom.
The incident relates to the somber occasion when Biden was meant to meet families of the 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan during one of the most disastrous withdrawals in military history. While those families waited on the tarmac, processing their grief, Biden was comfortably snoozing, showcasing a perfect blend of obliviousness and insensitivity. A military officer even had to relay the disheartening news that the President was enjoying his beauty rest instead of honoring the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Report: Biden's Nap Delayed Meeting With Gold Star Families Following Chaotic Afghanistan Withdrawal
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In the days following this revelation, pushback from the White House was predictable but wildly ineffective. Their statement attempts to paint Biden as a deeply caring leader who holds military families “in the highest regard” but rings hollow when stacked against overwhelming evidence of his actions—or lack thereof—on that fateful day. Even former press secretary Jen Psaki, who has her own history of dancing around the truth, tried her hand at discrediting the families’ experiences, though her credibility is far from sound given her prior role in the administration’s denial of facts.
This shocking lack of respect culminates in a particularly distasteful element of Biden’s character: his poor timing. He was seen checking his watch multiple times during the dignified transfer, a display that has led Gold Star families to express their justified outrage. This indisputable evidence contradicts the claims spun by the administration and serves as a stark reminder that when it comes to mourning and honoring those who have fallen, Biden’s priorities appear misplaced. For him, possibly a naptime or a lunch date takes precedence over the bittersweet solemnity of paying respects to military heroes.
While Biden wallows in excuses, prior commanders-in-chief have taken a different route when it comes to military families. President Donald Trump made significant efforts to engage with Gold Star families, often visiting them personally and publicly honoring their sacrifices. The contrast is stark and clear: while Biden was napping, Trump was honoring those who sacrificed everything for their country. In an ironic twist that only adds salt to the wound, during Trump’s time, Gold Star families were pushed to the forefront during public events, while under Biden they seem to be little more than an afterthought.
In light of the Daily Mail’s report and the subsequent fallout, it’s clear that the Biden administration can no longer hide behind tired rhetoric or vague statements. The Gold Star families deserve more than perfunctory platitudes; they deserve a leader who is awake—both literally and figuratively—to their ongoing struggles and sacrifices. With only a month left in his presidency, the world is left to wonder how much more damage can possibly be done by a man whose apparent inability to govern competently has not only doomed his own legacy but has also deeply insulted those who’ve given everything in service to the nation.
