Staff Reports
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has taken aim at the Biden administration’s latest misadventure, this time targeting the recent plea deal reached with the notorious September 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his comrades. The deal, which seems to have slipped through the cracks of a security-conscious White House, was abruptly yanked back by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, revealing more about the administration’s priorities than any seasoned politician would care to admit. Apparently, it’s not just coffee shop chatter; it’s a political mandate to shut down Guantanamo Bay, cost what it may.
Cruz didn’t mince words, suggesting that the drive to close Guantanamo is akin to the rushed withdrawal from Afghanistan, conveniently timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. One can’t help but wonder if the administration is operating on the theory that if they ignore the past, they can simply rewrite history. Given Biden and his team’s penchant for similar theatrics, it’s a fair suspicion. The approach is not so much about national security as it is about maintaining a political facade through the most auspicious of dates, and that’s hardly a recipe for safety.
Cruz: 9/11 Plea Deal Happened Because White House Wants Gitmo Closed, They Backtracked Due to Backlash https://t.co/CJD7fGvhkw
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) August 3, 2024
The suggestion that political expediency is running the show isn’t just speculation; it’s practically a theme of the current administration. Cruz pointed out that instead of taking decisive action when the deal was initially proposed, the White House chose to embrace a “wait-and-see” mindset until the political environment turned sour. It’s almost as if they expected the American public to applaud their generosity toward terrorists, instead of preparing for an inevitable backlash—something they are all too familiar with.
Meanwhile, National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby seems to have taken notes straight out of the “How to Dodge Accountability” handbook, maintaining that the White House had no prior knowledge about the deal. This has raised eyebrows across the board, considering the claims of wanting to shutter Guantanamo. If they were truly striving for that goal, one would think they’d be more engaged in discussions surrounding plea deals with those who represent the nation’s greatest overcome.
Though the administration continues to downplay its interest in Guantanamo, it appears the Democrats’ chaotic handling of crucial national security matters reaches a fitting climax. The timing of their decisions might as well coincide with a game of political chess in an electoral year. What remains to be seen is whether this administration will learn from its past blunders or continue to prioritize its liberal agenda, even if it means flirting with danger.
