BIDEN WAS A WEAK LEADER IN THE HOSTAGE SITUATION
By: Derek Varsalona
An unnamed Dutch man was arrested after holding people hostage in a nightclub in The Netherlands. At the time of the reporting, the man's name was not released. What I find more troubling is there is no mention of the situation from the American media, President Joseph R. Biden, or the American Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal, who has dual responsibilities as Ambassador to The Netherlands and The Hague. I am not saying that there will not be a policy statement. But clearly, the Biden Administration from President Biden on down has dropped the ball in this situation.
As the President of the Free World, President Biden should lead on international relations. A hostage situation where Americans might be in danger is the reason for the President and the Ambassador to make a statement on the matter. We look to the President's leadership. But like so many other issues, Sleepy Joe Biden has let us down again.
A President must be ready to handle international crises. Clearly, President Biden missed an opportunity to set terrorism policy in this manner in a hostage situation that could have involved American citizens. As always comments accepted.
Biden is a weak leader
Image: Reuters.com
Piroschko Van DE Wouw
March 30, 2024
Source: Reuters. “ Dutch Police Arrest Man Exiting Night Club, Last Hostage Released.” Eye, The Netherlands.: March 30, 2024 Holy Saturday.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hostage-situation-eastern-dutch-town-ede-news-agency-anp-2024-03-30/
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