Staff Reports
In a striking display of apparent indifference toward American lives, President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House podium on Wednesday to discuss the rather mundane topic of junk fees, all while the tragic toll of Americans falling victim to Hamas terrorists continued to rise. This recent act of seeming negligence from the Biden administration raises significant concerns about their priorities and their capacity to safeguard American citizens overseas.
My Administration is taking our most comprehensive action ever to eliminate junk fees across the economy.
We're proposing rules that would ban hidden fees, mandate transparent pricing, and make clear that bank fees for services like checking your account balance are illegal. pic.twitter.com/8tzYMiIUSc
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 12, 2023
Notably, despite the State Department's announcement of an increase in the number of Americans killed by Hamas terrorists, President Biden opted to divert attention from this pressing issue. Instead, he chose to regale the nation with a speech on junk fees. While we can collectively acknowledge that excessive fees can be a nuisance, it is undeniably disconcerting that the President would place such matters above the safety and security of American lives.
To compound matters, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently in Israel, where IDF forces are rightly engaged in an offensive against terrorists in the Gaza Strip. One would reasonably expect his primary focus to revolve around rescuing American hostages and ensuring the well-being of our citizens. However, it appears that the Biden administration's interests may be more inclined toward signaling their values to the international community than safeguarding American lives.
In a White House briefing, the National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, confirmed that there are at least 20 Americans unaccounted for, held hostage by terrorists in the Gaza Strip. It is disheartening to witness the lack of urgency in the administration's response to this crisis. With every passing minute devoid of decisive action, American lives remain in jeopardy.
As conservatives, our foundational belief centers on putting America first. The President and his administration bear the responsibility of prioritizing the safety and well-being of our citizens, especially those imperiled abroad. The apparent apathy exhibited by President Biden and his team in the face of the ongoing crisis in Israel is both dismaying and perilous.
It is high time for President Biden to rise to the occasion and take immediate action to protect American lives. While junk fees may be a bothersome inconvenience, they pale in significance when juxtaposed with the lives of our fellow citizens. The American people rightfully deserve a leader who places their safety above all other considerations. It is incumbent upon us to hold President Biden accountable for his perceived indifference and demand that he promptly acts to secure the safe return of our fellow Americans.
