Commentary on Biden’s involvement in global conflicts and EU interference
Foreign desk: Win the Wars, Joe
President Biden, now free from the pressures of re-election, should focus all his efforts on “winning the global war” that Russia has initiated against the West, according to Mark Toth & Jonathan Sweet at The Hill. To defend global democracy, Biden needs to address the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. The surprise attack by Ukraine into Russian territory was a positive step, and Washington should provide more offensive weapons and munitions to Ukraine without restrictions. In Israel, Biden must take a firm stance against Hamas and its leader Yahya Sinwar, who is seen as a terrorist. By standing up to Russia and Iran’s proxies, Biden can send a message to President Xi Jinping of China about the strength of democracies. Failure to act could lead to World War III involving the US.
From the right: Americans’ Debt Nightmare
Inflation has led many American households to accumulate significant credit card debt, according to the Washington Examiner’s Salena Zito. Rising costs of basic necessities have pushed families into debt, with the total credit card debt in the US reaching $1.14 trillion. Delinquencies on credit card payments have also increased. Zito criticizes President Biden and Vice President Harris for their handling of economic issues and calls out the national press for not holding them accountable.
Health watch: Biden-Harris Hide Medicare Drug Costs
The Biden-Harris administration has been accused of using taxpayer funds to mask upcoming increases in Medicare premiums, reports Jamie Joseph at Fox News. The Inflation Reduction Act was intended to cap out-of-pocket drug costs but has allowed insurers to raise monthly premiums significantly. Critics argue that this move will shift the cost burden to taxpayers and estimate a cost of up to $10 billion. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ demonstration project to subsidize premiums has been criticized as a costly scheme that doesn’t benefit the public.
Libertarian: EU Election Interference
Robby Soave of Reason criticizes the European Union’s commissioner for internal market, Thierry Breton, for threatening Elon Musk over potential harmful content on X. The European Commission is investigating X for violating Europe’s Digital Services Act due to a new user verification policy. Soave questions the interference of unelected European bureaucrats in American political dialogue.
Campus beat: One Rule for Frats, Another for Hamas
Fraternities and sororities at the University of Maryland were put on a “social moratorium” due to fake reports of misconduct, while pro-Hamas students engaging in illegal activities face less scrutiny, highlights The Free Press’ Francesca Block. The campus environment is tense with potential for violence as student groups take differing stances on issues. There is a clear disparity in how different groups are treated on college campuses.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
