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Another day, another head-scratcher from the Biden administration’s foreign policy, and this one involves the notorious Viktor Bout, recently released arms dealer who has taken the term “back in business” to a new level. Fresh from his high-profile swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner, Bout is now back on the international scene, and this time, he’s peddling arms to the Iran-supported Houthi rebels, who are doing their best to cause chaos in the Red Sea and beyond.
This isn’t just a minor hiccup in the saga of U.S. foreign relations; it’s a glaring example of the mess that has become synonymous with Biden’s approach to diplomacy and security. Released from prison as a result of a questionable trade, Bout has now re-entered the arms market like a kid back at his favorite playground, and the latest customers happen to be a group of militants bent on destabilizing the region. It’s hard to believe this is what “America is back” actually looks like.
Remember when Biden-Harris freed the Merchant of Death (Viktor Bout) for the America-hating WNBA player, Griner?
He just sold $10M arms to the Houthis. pic.twitter.com/YKDARSA9Uk
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) October 7, 2024
One might think that after spending decades as the pro at brokering deals in Soviet-made weapons, Bout would enjoy a quiet retirement lined with nice sandy beaches. Instead, he’s back with a vengeance, negotiating a $10 million arms package with the Houthis, and it appears that, once again, American interests are taking a backseat. Who knew releasing the “Merchant of Death” would lead to a revival of his entrepreneurial spirit?
Biden’s track record when it comes to foreign policy isn’t exactly shining. From the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan to involuntarily dragging the U.S. deeper into the Ukraine mess, it seems that the former vice president has mastered the art of botching international affairs. With each misstep, the world watches as the Biden administration shows its ineffectiveness, while skirting key issues that could enhance U.S. security. While opponents criticize previous administrations for their actions, Biden’s own misjudgments are not only damaging U.S. credibility but also leaving shady figures like Bout with an open checkbook to arm hostile forces.
BREAKING:
Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer that the Biden-Harris administration let out of prison in-exchange for Brittney Griner, is now back in business selling weapons to the Houthis
The Houthis are sinking merchant ships in the Red Sea and have fired at the U.S. Navy… pic.twitter.com/NCl7tFLszh
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) October 7, 2024
The Houthi rebels have now got themselves a handy new supplier, courtesy of a foreign policy approach that encourages the wrong kind of behavior. While Bout may be wheeling and dealing again, it stands to reason that the fallout from this trade is going to be felt far more keenly than the Biden administration could ever possibly imagine. Sure, it’s not quite the equivalent of sending a trade for Bowe Bergdahl, but it’s certainly a close second in showcasing an administration that continuously looks like it’s winning an Olympic event in incompetence.
