The Biden administration, on its very first day, chose to turn its back on American security interests. The decision? To cozy up to Iran by dismantling the Trump administration's tough stance against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, a clear nod to Tehran's agenda.
The Deception
The Biden team knew perfectly well that they were playing a dangerous game. Instead of being upfront about their Iran-appeasing strategy, they chose to spin a web of lies.
When Trump's administration had boldly imposed terrorism sanctions on the Houthis and their leaders (while still safeguarding humanitarian aid), Biden's crew couldn't wait to undo it. And undo it they did, in record time, without a care for the consequences.
January 28, 2021: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is prioritizing the reversal of the Trump administration’s tough sanctions on the Iran-backed Houthis.
The Consequences
As expected by anyone with a shred of common sense, the Houthis saw this as a green light. They escalated their terror, launching attacks on Yemeni civilians and Saudi Arabia.
But did Biden's team reassess their approach? No. They were too busy crafting a narrative to escape the media fallout.
The Spin
In a typical 'comms over action' fashion, the administration claimed they only lifted "broad designations" for humanitarian reasons, not the actual terrorism sanctions.
But let's call a spade a spade: they had dismantled sanctions on Houthi leaders as part of their wider agenda to reverse anything and everything Trump.
February 11, 2021: Evidence that the Biden administration lied to the American people, saying they did not change the sanctions imposed on the Houthis when, in fact, they dismantled them.
Remember Their False Confidence?
Remember how the administration boasted to journalists? "The adults are back in charge," they said. "We’re going to flip all of Iran policy and Saudi policy," they bragged.
Well, now they had to eat their words, claiming they were still tough on Iran and the Houthis after going soft on them.
February 16, 2021: After surviving the news cycle, the Federal Register posted the Biden administration’s decision to go soft on the Houthis and Iran.
The Reality Check
Despite their attempts to rewrite history, we all know what happened. It was all too recent, too fresh in our memories. They lied and kept lying, hoping to survive the news cycle.
The Biden administration lied their way through the news cycle, claiming that revoking the Houthis terrorist designation did not mean they were softening their approach on the Houthis and Iran — a wildly incoherent lie.
Congressional Complicity
Even when Senator Ted Cruz called them out, they resorted to their old tricks – mixing classified and unclassified information to shroud their actions in secrecy. A tactic straight out of the Obama-era playbook.
The Current Scenario
And they're still at it. As they negotiate with Iran, they're muddling information about Iranian plots against Americans.
Why? Because admitting to Iranian aggression doesn't fit their narrative, especially when they're keen on sending billions to Tehran.
The Takeaway
So, what does this all mean for us, the American people? It's clear as day. The Biden administration's foreign policy isn't about protecting our interests or standing up to terrorists.
It's about appeasing our enemies, reversing Trump's policies at any cost, and manipulating narratives to stay in power.
We're witnessing a dangerous game of global chess where our pawns are being sacrificed. The Biden administration's approach is not just weak; it's downright hazardous. They've shown a willingness to bend over backwards for Iran, while tossing American security and interests to the wind.
Our Call to Action
It's time for us, the vigilant and patriotic citizens, to hold these policy makers accountable. We cannot sit idly by as our nation's security is traded for political points.
We must demand transparency, strength, and unwavering commitment to American values in our foreign policy.
The Biden administration might think they've outsmarted everyone, but they've underestimated the American people's intelligence. Let's remind them who they're supposed to serve.
