In the chaotic world of modern politics, isn’t it refreshing to see some leaders actually sticking to their word? Unlike some past presidents who seemed more focused on self-preservation and backstabbing within their own teams, we have former President Trump, who was not exactly the poster child for conventional politics but, to his credit, valued transparency and loyalty. One would be hard-pressed to accuse him of betraying the people he handpicked to get the job done. That’s certainly something to ponder when you look at the current state of affairs.
Take the chaos at the border, for instance. It seems like President Biden’s administration has taken the phrase “open borders” a tad too literally. An alarming report from Senator Chuck Grassley reveals that over the past four years, a staggering 448,000 unaccompanied minors have crossed the border. Biden’s administration managed to misplace about 31,000 of these children. Apparently, the administration had more luck losing kids than math classes do with losing homework. And if you think that’s bad, 48,000 children were no-shows for their court dates. One can’t help but wonder: are they throwing a game of hide and seek?
The inspector general’s report, as dry and monotonous as such documents usually are, paints a grim picture of the plight of these children. Many are under sixteen, and their whereabouts are concerning. While some may be trying desperately to find a footing in a new country, others might tragically be caught in the web of trafficking or exploited for labor. Yet, this dire situation, which ought to prompt national outrage, is simmering on the back burner of our media ovens. Imagine if something similar had happened back in Trump’s days; you’d get a week-long cable news frenzy focusing on nothing else.
Ironically, the narrative today focuses far too much on the rights of those being deported compared to the children who are missing. Have those in power lost sight of what should truly matter? There’s an almost comical misunderstanding here where gangsters and lawbreakers seem to garner more attention than missing children. Priorities appear more scrambled than a breakfast order at a busy diner on a Sunday morning.
In the grand landscape of American politics, it’s easy to take potshots at opponents. But as the Biden administration grapples with its own inconsistencies and oversights, perhaps it’s time they take a leaf from the Trump playbook—maybe not all the pages, but at least the ones that emphasize accountability and standing by one’s chosen team. After all, leadership isn’t just about taking a stand; it’s about standing by those decisions and making sure they don’t lead to tragedy.
