Staff ReportsThe outgoing Biden Administration has once again upended rational foreign policy with their latest decision to funnel $10 billion to Iran just days after the pivotal 2024 election. Critics are questioning if the administration is more focused on undermining democratic ideals than standing firm against a nation that has repeatedly attacked our ally Israel. Let’s face it, cutting checks to a terrorist-backed regime does raise some eyebrows, especially after a decade of financial pressure on them during the Trump years.
Reports have surfaced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken authorized this significant sum as part of a “national security interest,” which sounds more like an excuse than a sound strategy. The decision came just three days after President-elect Donald Trump triumphed in the election, leading many to wonder if this move was intended to send a message of weakness rather than strength. Waiving sanctions that prevent Iraq from transferring funds to Iran for electricity imports—especially while Republican lawmakers raised serious concerns—can only be interpreted as a green light for Tehran’s nefarious activities.
Joe Biden Cut a Billion Dollar Check to Iran Just Days After the Election
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The Biden Administration’s actions become even more perplexing when put in contrast with Trump’s hardline stance against Iran. Under Trump’s presidency, Iran was on the verge of bankruptcy, and there were no new wars. Terrorist organizations were kept at bay and denied access to U.S. funds and weaponry. Now, in a stunning turnaround, the Biden-Harris duo has seemingly rolled out the welcome mat for terrorism to thrive. The cash flow into Iran not only diminishes American credibility but also exacerbates tensions in an already volatile region.
Moreover, if that wasn’t enough, this administration has also decided to send $20 billion in funds to Ukraine, a decision made just 40 days before leaving office. Now, while western Europe may cheer this move, the irony is hard to ignore: Americans are effectively subsidizing conflicts abroad while their own country suffers from various domestic issues. Whether it’s the economy, rising crime rates, or border security, it’s questionable if pouring billions into foreign lands is the priority the citizens of the U.S. expect from their leadership.
American voters are understandably disheartened by this overt disregard for national interests. Critics of this approach claim it reflects a pattern of inaction and weakness that is becoming a hallmark of the Biden Administration. With the midterms fast approaching, it begs the question: Are they positioning themselves for a more significant gamble with U.S. security? With Trump promising a return to a strategy of peace through strength, the choice between a focus on American interests and an ever-weakening stance towards hostile regimes couldn’t be more apparent.
