Staff Reports
The Biden administration has apparently mastered the art of dodging responsibility, especially when it comes to the sensitive topic of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Recently, the Department of Defense revealed that plea deals were made with three Guantanamo Bay detainees, including the infamous Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is often labeled as the mastermind of 9/11. These deals remove the looming specter of the death penalty for these accused terrorists, which has understandably angered many family members of the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives during the horrific attacks.
Beneath a wave of outrage, a bevy of Republican leaders quickly branded the plea deals as a “national disgrace.” Family members of 9/11 victims have vocally opposed any deals like this for years, yet it seems their voices have fallen on deaf ears in this administration. The timing couldn’t be more questionable, as the announcement came just before the annual September 11 memorial services, an event that serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war on terror. It begs the question: where are the administration’s priorities?
This decision by the Biden-Harris Administration is a slap in the face, especially to those who lost loved ones on 9/11 or have made sacrifices defending our nation.
Just another example of this administration putting Americans last. https://t.co/RrNxW1IbOE
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) August 1, 2024
In a classic move that could be described as ‘Biden-esque,’ the White House has decided to feign ignorance about the entire affair. A spokesperson for the National Security Council claimed that the administration “learned” about the plea deals only after they were finalized. While one might think that the Commander-in-Chief would want to keep a closer eye on deals involving the perpetrators of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, it appears the White House is more interested in passing the buck.
Interestingly, there is no immediate clarity on whether President Biden stands behind these plea deals. His aides have gone quiet when pressed on whether he would intervene or even support this bizarre negotiation. One has to wonder whether the President is simply content to let military lawyers negotiate with those responsible for a day that scarred an entire nation. The lack of transparency and accountability here is astounding—even for an administration that prides itself on “unity” while steering clear of the fiery issues that genuinely matter to Americans.
The 9/11 attacks should never be forgotten, nor should those who perpetuated them be treated as mere criminals in a courtroom. The U.S. has a duty to remember the sacrifices made in the name of protecting freedom, and part of that duty includes ensuring that the perpetrators are held to the fullest extent of the law. Instead, this administration’s actions only serve to further infuriate the families of those who were lost that fateful day, who continue to seek justice rather than leniency for the architects of such evil.
