Staff Reports
The Biden-Harris administration finds itself in an unexpected and precarious situation as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, prompting both bad press and head-scratching decisions that challenge their very credibility on foreign policy. Unlike the previous administration, which adopted a policy of strength and deterrence, the current administration has leapt into a strategy that can only be described as appeasement dressed up as diplomacy. As a result, Vice President Harris is now scrambling to defend a record that critics argue has not only emboldened Iran but also allowed it to expand its aggressive influence in the Middle East.
In the pursuit of a fairytale reconciliation with Tehran, the Biden-Harris duo has worked tirelessly to restore the Iran Nuclear Deal—an agreement that was largely discredited under Trump for its ineffectiveness and sheer folly. In an effort to ingratiate themselves with key Democratic constituents in battleground states like Michigan, they have rolled back sanctions and allowed for the flow of cash to the Iranian regime, effectively ceding power to a group infamous for sponsorship of terrorism. Critics note that the so-called “sanctions relief” has provided Iran with billions, thereby enabling its destabilizing activities not just across the Middle East, but potentially even on American soil.
.@NikkiHaley warns @BretBaier that VP Harris's failure to back Israel has green-lighted aggression from the Iranian regime and its proxies. pic.twitter.com/YytDHfhkih
— Hudson Institute (@HudsonInstitute) August 15, 2024
More worryingly, as Iranian proxy factions ramp up skirmishes against U.S. interests abroad, the administration’s assurances have rung ridiculously hollow. The once-stalwart Iranian-backed group Hamas has carried out brutal attacks, with the most recent being an assault that rocked Israel and left a significant death toll. Iranian operatives, as some analysts have suggested, may be making their way into the U.S. via our porous borders—coincidence or complacency? Only the current administration knows, and they’re not exactly eager to share their unfiltered thoughts.
National security experts are buzzing with discontent, openly accusing the Biden administration of dismantling deterrence in favor of misguided diplomacy. While the rhetoric from the administration paints a picture of progress, the reality on the ground starkly contradicts it. In fact, Iranian aggressions against U.S. forces have surged significantly, with the overall total of proxy attacks hitting unnerving numbers. This deterioration has led critics to assert that Harris and the administration are simply out of their depth and grossly mismanaging international relations.
The upcoming debate scheduled for September 10 may put Harris squarely in the hot seat over this crucial foreign policy blunder. With allegations swirling around her and the administration regarding sympathies for Hamas, any misstep could trigger a backlash that reverberates through key voting blocs. On one hand, she must appease pro-Palestinian sentiments within her party; on the other hand, she must maintain America’s support for Israel. The tightrope act doesn’t only seem treacherous; it laughs in the face of straightforward governance and coherent policy.
As the world watches the Biden-Harris administration wobble under its own failures on the global stage, it becomes increasingly clear that allowing radical regimes like Iran to operate unchecked grants them the very confidence to escalate hostilities. A foreign policy grounded in weakness is not just embarrassing; it could pose real and lasting threats to the safety of Americans and their allies abroad. If they don’t recalibrate soon, they may well find that appeasement comes at a steep price—one that taxpayers and security personnel will end up paying dearly for.
