President Joe Biden went to greet Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva when they arrived back at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday night after being released by Russia in a major prisoner swap. The West released some very dangerous individuals in exchange for the wrongfully detained Americans, but the downside of the deal isn’t receiving much attention.
Biden was accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, but having two leaders perceived as weak only exacerbates the issue. If the administration tries to present this as a “shared presidency,” it will not only be ineffective but also unconstitutional.
As previously reported, during an unscripted moment, Harris had to speak without referring to her binder notes, resulting in a confusing statement:
“This is just an extraordinary testament to the importance of having a president who understands the power of diplomacy and understands the strength that rests in understanding the significance of diplomacy and strengthening alliances,” she said. Alrighty now. It’s important to understand the importance of importance, don’t you think that’s important?
Then Biden spoke.
Biden also emphasized the deal’s significance to the families of the detainees. “My father used to say family is the beginning, the middle, and the end; it’s about who we are as a country.” To Putin, he had a simple message: “Stop.” He added, “To me, this is about the essence of who we are as a country.”
Biden still hasn’t realized that words like “Don’t” and “Stop” aren’t very effective when you’re perceived as weak. These words didn’t prevent Russia from wrongfully detaining two of the three individuals they greeted, as both were detained under Biden’s administration. Despite this, he seemed unaware, as evident in his odd remarks on Thursday.
He continued with peculiar comments that appeared out of touch with reality while welcoming the Americans home. To Gershkovich, he said something that, when considered more broadly, sounds like a warning to everyone: “there’s no way out.”
“You’re stuck with me as president for a while, kid. There’s no way out. You got me for at least 90 days or so,” Biden said with his characteristic vacant smirk. (It’s well past his bedtime, which only increases the likelihood of strange remarks.)
Unfortunately, because he’s Biden and his cognitive faculties seem impaired, he doesn’t realize we’re actually stuck with him until January 20, 2025. Or is he unintentionally hinting at an earlier resignation, passing the presidency to Kamala? Barring any unusual developments, we will remain “burdened by what has been” until January, at least for now, even if Joe doesn’t understand it. Even though stepping down might benefit Kamala politically, he doesn’t seem willing to relinquish his time in office. This reluctance reveals his disregard for Kamala and the country.
Moreover, the phrase “no way out” sounds like an ominous threat, indicating a significant problem. Having someone with his issues allegedly in charge puts us all at risk. Are the unelected powers behind the scenes going to cover for him? That’s another concern.
Additionally, note the peculiar walk he does with both hands outstretched, which he’s exhibiting more frequently. It’s incredibly concerning that this is the person in control, even for a short period.
