Staff Reports
It seems that even in solemn commemorations, the Biden administration struggles to show up as requested. In a poignant ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, it was none other than former President Donald Trump who was honored to lay a wreath for the 13 service members who lost their lives in the chaotic Kabul airport attack three years ago. Notably absent were President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, despite the significance of the day marking the very disaster that threw American foreign policy into disarray.
Trump’s appearance was more than just honoring fallen heroes; it was a calculated strike against the Biden administration’s foreign policy—which can only be described as the gift that keeps on giving… to our enemies. As Biden’s approval ratings continue to sink, fueled by frustration from Gold Star families and Americans alike, Trump took this tragic anniversary to point fingers at the foreign policy failures that many believe were directly linked to Harris’s questionable leadership. It’s as if the Biden team decided that dodging criticism meant not showing up at the party—and the party, unfortunately, involved honoring the dead.
Trump marks anniversary of Kabul airport attack by tying Harris to Biden's foreign policy mess https://t.co/jC2Pya6uKk
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) August 26, 2024
Families of the slain soldiers specifically invited Trump, leaving out the current administration officials, a decision that speaks volumes about the feelings many hold towards Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. This failure, often debated among couch generals on social media, was a real-life catastrophe that not only cost lives but also stripped the U.S. of credibility on the world stage. It was a painful reminder of how the hasty retreat from Kabul led to the Taliban reclaiming control, which in no small way has contributed to the current chaos internationally.
While Trump was busy laying a wreath, he didn’t shy away from the spotlight in Detroit later that day, addressing the National Guard Association and warning of potential disastrous consequences if Harris were to be elected president. His remarks suggested that the current foreign policy blunders could lead to even bigger messes, as he described the situation as a powder keg ready to explode, largely due to the incompetency exhibited by Biden and Harris. The former president claimed their bungling set off a chain reaction that has seen Russia emboldened and tensions in the Middle East escalating.
Adding fuel to Trump’s fire were endorsements he received from former Democrats, including Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Both have expressed disillusionment with their former party’s approach to foreign affairs, describing it as reckless and ineffective. These endorsements illustrate a significant shift, as individuals who once believed in the Democratic ideology are jumping ship due to their party’s apparent drive toward what they see as a foreign policy of perpetual conflict. This growing dissent could mark a seismic shift in voter sentiment as concerns about national security and the consequences of incompetent leadership creep higher on the public agenda.
In stark contrast, Harris attempted to bolster her credentials with a statement celebrating how the withdrawal was executed, despite widespread criticism. She continues to position herself as a tough leader on foreign policy, but her involvement in the Afghanistan debacle will undoubtedly haunt her as she scrambles to present a narrative that distances her from the fallout. The general public appears to have caught on, with polling showing a clear preference for Trump’s handling of foreign policy, further underscoring the administration’s uphill battle to regain any semblance of trust. With Trump emphasizing his record of maintaining peace abroad, the contrast couldn’t be clearer, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for November 2024.
