The Department of Defense claims these releases were the result of a "thorough, interagency review," but how thorough can this process be when we've seen the likes of Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan who entered the U.S. on a supposedly vetted visa, only to allegedly plot an ISIS-style attack?
The detainees are being resettled in Oman, with the Pentagon expressing gratitude for Oman's cooperation in closing Guantanamo. But with 15 detainees still at Guantanamo, including those involved in military commissions or already convicted, this move feels less like a strategic withdrawal and more like a reckless giveaway.
This isn't just about policy; it's about the safety of Americans and allies worldwide. As Biden's administration winds down, this act stands as a testament to what critics see as a pattern of ideological extremism, prioritizing political legacy over national security. From student debt cancellation to drilling bans, and now this—actions that seem designed to leave a mess for the next administration to clean up.
In Biden's last days, with nothing left to lose, the decisions made are not just policy choices; they're a direct affront to the memory of terror victims and an open embrace of those who would see America weakened. This isn't governance; it's sabotage, and the American people are left to pay the price.
