Staff ReportsThe latest drama unfolding on the geopolitical stage involves a bold accusation that the Biden administration is engaging in a calculated attempt to undermine Donald Trump’s expected efforts to negotiate peace in Ukraine. As former National Security Council chief of staff Fred Fleitz points out, it seems President Biden has displayed about as much enthusiasm for allowing Ukraine to use American missiles as a cat has for a bath—especially before an election where he could have faced backlash for escalating tensions with Russia.
For those paying attention, Biden’s sudden decision to permit Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range missiles against targets deeper inside Russia raises more eyebrows than a circus tent. Fleitz claims that, prior to the election, Biden was as hesitant as a mouse crossing a cat-laden room to approve any significant military action, likely out of fear that it could spiral into a full-fledged war. Now, though, it appears he’s playing fast and loose with international relations just when Trump is headed back into the White House with peace negotiations on his agenda.
BREAKING: Ex-Security Adviser Accuses Biden of Trying to ‘Sabotage’ Trump’s Effort to End Russia-Ukraine War https://t.co/1uva1dO6k5 #MAGA #MAHA
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This latest escalation from Biden not only looks suspicious; it also has the stamp of a lame-duck president acting out before handing over the reins. Biden’s authorization of the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) now threatens to have Russian President Vladimir Putin peeking over his shoulder. With North Korean troops allegedly backing Putin’s invasion, one can’t help but feel that Biden’s move might be more about tying Trump’s hands than offering legitimate support to Ukraine.
Showboating aside, there are significant concerns among Republican lawmakers like Rep. Thomas Massie, who fear that Biden’s actions lack congressional backing and could warrant impeachment. Massie’s on record, asserting that Biden’s decision is an unconstitutional act that risks the safety of American citizens. One could almost hear the collective “I told you so” echoing through the halls of Congress as officials lament the reckless antics of a president playing with fire.
Even some liberal commentators are scratching their heads over Biden’s latest foot-in-mouth moment, underscoring that this isn’t a left-right issue but rather a case of collective bewilderment regarding the administration’s strategy. The irony isn’t lost on many that Biden’s approval may be spreading distrust not just on the right but also within his own camp. With Trump eager to put his diplomatic skills to work come January, the question remains whether Biden’s last-minute maneuvers are a way to box him in or merely blatant political sabotage.
As tensions escalate, it becomes ever clearer that not only is the clock ticking on the Biden administration, but so too is the proper handling of international conflict, which now increasingly resembles a game of chess in the hands of a toddler.
