Staff Reports
The Biden administration’s priorities have once again come under scrutiny, and it’s hard not to notice the stark disconnect between the president’s decisions and the needs of everyday Americans. Recently, Biden announced a staggering billion-dollar relief package aimed at Africa, ostensibly to combat issues like food insecurity. Meanwhile, closer to home, citizens in North Carolina are braving the winter elements, living in tents, and still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene. This hurricane struck in September, and many residents are still waiting for help, which raises an important question: What is the president thinking?
Instead of focusing on American citizens struggling through hardship, Biden seems far more interested in international commitments. The situation in North Carolina is dire; families are without basic necessities, yet the president’s gaze is fixed across the ocean. Promising hefty sums of money to foreign nations while neglecting those facing hardships at home signals misplaced priorities and a profound disconnect from reality. Are foreign aid and global engagements really more pressing than the struggles of American citizens?
This is not from weeks ago, this is NEW
Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene victims are living in all these tents behind her
🚨 They’re being forced to sleep “5 people living in each tent— last night they ran out of firewood and they were cold for most of the night”
Biden… pic.twitter.com/kOJSIbYAQI
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) November 28, 2024
During a recent summit, Biden didn’t exactly cover himself in glory. Reports surfaced about him dozing off while world leaders discussed critical issues, further raising eyebrows about his attentiveness to matters that truly affect Americans. If the president can’t keep his eyes open during an international meeting, how can he be expected to be vigilant about the needs of those suffering in his own country? It’s a hard sell to claim to prioritize global issues while the crisis at home is treated like an afterthought.
Moreover, Biden has touted previous investments in nations like Angola, promising $3 billion to enhance their energy capabilities. The president’s rhetoric about the future being based in Africa rather than America is baffling. One would think the future of the United States and the well-being of its own citizens would take precedence over foreign infrastructure improves. Yet, the Biden administration continues to push the narrative that America should invest into other nations, while simultaneously letting its own citizens fend for themselves amid national disasters.
The failures of the Biden administration are becoming increasingly apparent. While the president and his team try to deflect responsibility onto Congress, it is the Executive Branch that holds the power in these situations. The continued neglect of American citizens in favor of international aid and fancy speeches abroad only further solidifies the perception that the current administration is out of touch with the challenges facing the American people. The more Biden prioritizes foreign engagements over addressing domestic crises, the more he invites criticism from a growing number of Americans who feel forgotten.
When Donald Trump returns to leadership, he will certainly have a monumental task ahead of him. But one thing is clear: the glaring contrast between the previous administration’s focus on America first versus the current administration’s outward-looking policies only reinforces why so many Americans are frustrated and feel abandoned. Biden’s continued neglect of those in dire need at home while handing out checks overseas only emphasizes the urgency for a shift back to putting America’s needs front and center.
