Staff Reports
Outgoing President Joe Biden has decided to play diplomat with a twist, making the puzzling choice to remove Cuba from the U.S. State Department’s list of state sponsors of terrorism. This move has caused quite a stir among national security experts and Republicans alike, who are understandably worried about the implications of such a reckless decision. Terrorist connections? Not a concern for the Biden admin! They’ve apparently decided that Cuba is suitable for an upgrade to the “no-fly zone” of global terrorism.
Biden’s administration claims that Cuba has been on its best behavior for the last six months. Apparently, a six-month clean record is all it takes to ignore the decades of Fidel Castro’s shenanigans and Havana’s ongoing support for terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah. It almost sounds like they’re using an online dating profile—“No terrorism in the last six months, swipe right!” Such reasoning raises eyebrows from coast to coast, as these organizations continue to pose real threats, not just in the Middle East but also to U.S. allies. Sky-high tensions? Forget those, let’s engage!
In a Blow to National Security: Biden Removes Cuba from Terror List Despite Hamas, Hezbollah Ties
https://t.co/PBE1D677Zt— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) January 15, 2025
In a move that could make any card shark proud, the Biden administration also announced plans to revoke a critical 2017 memorandum established under President Trump that imposed sanctions on Cuba’s military and its economically integral conglomerate, GAESA. Under the Trump administration, Cuba’s links to various terrorist outfits were recognized as a pressing issue that required swift action. It seems Biden has a different approach: let’s hand them a get-out-of-jail-free card! Did someone mention economic dependence on a terrorist-supporting regime? No biggie!
President Trump acted decisively, preserving national security and making it abundantly clear that regimes like Cuba couldn’t just run a terrorism workshop and expect not to face consequences. His administration’s firm stance against Cuba’s activities was unlike anything seen before, ensuring that Cuba knew it was on notice. In contrast, Biden is treating Cuba like a long-lost family member who simply needs a hug—totally ignoring how they’ve supported violence and instability internationally.
Meanwhile, Biden shifts his focus to engagement with Cuba on issues like migration and drug trafficking, blithely suggesting that cooperation could be mutually beneficial. Perhaps he believes diplomacy can charm the socks off a dictator. It’s quite amusing really; while Biden prefers to send invitations to Cuba, national security experts are frantically waving red flags, reminding the president that rogue regimes rarely respond to niceness. In a world where safety is paramount, Biden’s latest move makes one wonder if the White House has taken a tutorial from the “How to Lose a War in 10 Easy Steps” handbook.
