Staff Reports
As the political world spins like a merry-go-round on a sugar high, one thing is becoming clear: when it comes to international negotiations, sometimes you just can’t help but play the game of “who gets the credit?” In this case, while Joe Biden is attempting to take a victory lap over a recent ceasefire arrangement in the Middle East, many are pointing to Donald Trump as the architect behind this unexpected détente. Yes, folks, who knew that prior presidents could have such a loud echo in global affairs even after leaving office?
It’s almost comedic how history tends to repeat itself, isn’t it? Back in 1980, Ronald Reagan put his foot down, threatening Iran with consequences if they didn’t return American hostages. Lo and behold, that strategy worked wonders, just as it seems Trump’s recent tough talk on Hamas has done the trick. Fast-forward to today, and the American public is witnessing the baffling phenomenon of Biden strutting across the stage claiming credit just as hostages held for 18 months are released—right before Trump’s inauguration. Makes you wonder if there’s a moldy old book titled “How to Steal Your Success” gathering dust in the Oval Office.
With the hostages making their way back home, Trump didn’t just sit idly aside and wave goodbye; no, he took to the podium and heralded his role—though still a private citizen—as the man who made the world “safer.” It gets even better! Speaker after speaker in Congress lined up to praise Trump’s diplomatic strong-arming, with one congressman even calling out Biden for an apparent case of political kleptomania. “Stop taking credit for this, you sniveling weasels!” he proclaimed—the kind of passionate retort that makes you long for the days when politicians were merely saying things rather than actively trying to lift credit from somebody else’s wallet.
Now, the Democrats may find themselves in quite the conundrum. With many eyes in the media tracking Trump’s looming shadow, their narrative must do a little jig to keep up. What was once a crisp tale of triumph bravely overcoming dangerous enemies now looks like a muddied mess where the true hero has jumped out of the spotlight. The Democrats’ “feckless weak limp” approach—reminiscent of past leaders who couldn’t quite seem to figure out the “strong leadership” angle—has made them look more like the bumbling town crier than the authoritative figure they aim to portray.
Still, let’s give credit where it’s due. Despite all the buzzing and bickering, the endgame here is truly about peace. But unlike Trump, whose rhetoric is charged with the promise of a firmer, muscular America, many Democrats appear to be trapped in an endless cycle of military intervention and chaotic diplomacy. One can’t help but imagine that a strong America might undercut the need for constant conflict, resonating with the average citizen who just wants a solid pothole-free road and a veteran off the streets before any foreign nation sees a red cent from their tax dollars.
As Trump declares a firm policy of “Peace through Strength,” the world is watching and waiting. It appears that America just might be on the brink of some version of global calm. It begs an interesting question, though: Who will America properly credit when the dust settles—Joe Biden in a last-minute gasp of political survival or Donald Trump, the private citizen who showed up late to the party but somehow brought the most impressive hors d’oeuvres? The choice, dear readers, is ours to make, but one thing remains clear—politics are as murky as ever, and it’s never too late for a twist in the tale.
