Staff Reports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently dropped by the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, presumably on a taxpayer-funded joyride aimed at boosting the Biden-Harris re-election campaign. This little escapade took place in President Joe Biden’s hometown and seemed more like a political rally for the warmongering Democrats than an actual visit to support American interests. Zelenskyy has been raking in billions from U.S. taxpayers since Russia invaded Ukraine, and now he’s flying high—literally—on a U.S. Air Force C-17 for what some are calling a blatant attempt to sway swing-state politics.
Mollie Hemingway from The Federalist didn’t mince words, pointing out that this stunt on Biden’s watch could be considered “an impeachable offense.” It’s hard to argue with that assertion when one considers the blatant use of U.S. military resources to bring a foreign leader into crucial election territory. When a foreign president is hitting the campaign trail, backed by taxpayer-funded jets, it raises serious questions about the integrity of the political process. Journalist Greg Price made it clear that this isn’t just awkward; it’s a whole new level of absurdity where foreign leaders meddle in American politics.
This is an impeachable offense on the part of Biden-Harris. And dangerously reckless move on Zelensky's part to campaign for Harris in a battleground state on U.S. taxpayer funds. https://t.co/IHfp7vCauk
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) September 23, 2024
Social media lit up with reactions ranging from disbelief to outrage as many noted the nerve it takes for Zelenskyy to advocate for Kamala Harris and the Democrats while standing on American soil. The Biden-Harris administration, known for its dubious tactics, seems to be pushing the envelope further, using taxpayer money to bolster their political fortunes while peddling more military aid to Ukraine. Americans must be scratching their heads, wondering why they are funding an outsider’s campaign against their own political adversaries.
To make matters worse, the optics of Zelenskyy’s visit could not have been more disastrous. Alongside local Democratic officials, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Bob Casey—who is fighting for his political life against Republican Dave McCormick—Zelenskyy seems to have been embraced as a political ally. Yet, as Dan McLaughlin of National Review highlighted, the actions of the Biden-Harris team raise serious ethical concerns. Using taxpayer funds to boost a foreign political figure while engaging in questionable military transactions crosses many lines.
It doesn’t stop at politics; bizarre scenes unfolded as Governor Shapiro was recorded signing bombs, a performance many labeled downright grotesque. This kind of display fuels the narrative that the Democratic Party is more focused on enlarging its own power and influence at the expense of real human consequences. Naomi Wolf, a former liberal commentator, aptly described the signing of weapons while high-fiving Zelenskyy as a “Satanic scene” truthfully reflecting the grotesque nature of modern political theater.
The clear question on everyone’s mind is whether these reckless decisions will come back to haunt the Democrats. Using U.S. military assets for political gain while committing to foreign wars that pull Americans into potential conflict doesn’t seem to bode well for public trust. If anything, it’s a reminder that the establishment’s out-of-touch antics may soon be met with strong resistance, as voters see through the facade of bipartisan charm and realize just how badly the Biden-Harris administration is willing to go to keep power.
