Critics Cite Biden Administration's Legacy of War, Economic Strain and Pandemic Response

The opinion column argues that the policies of former U.S. President Joe Biden continue to affect the United States. It links his tenure to several major events: Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Hamas's attack on Israel, and the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan that left the Taliban in control of U.S. equipment and Bagram Airfield. The piece also claims that Biden's domestic economic policies contributed to a rising federal debt, high inflation and soaring interest rates, making home ownership difficult for many Americans. Regarding the COVID‑19 pandemic, the column states that the administration recorded about 800,000 deaths, imposed lockdowns and mask mandates, and elevated Dr. Anthony Fauci to a chief advisory role. It notes that Senator Rand Paul released Fauci’s diaries, alleging inconsistencies, and that Biden issued a record 4,245 pardons, many signed with an autopen, raising questions about the pardons' legitimacy.