I was a young, politically naive man during Jimmy Carter’s time in office, but even then I could see his was a failed presidency. The humiliation of the Iran hostage situation, including the failed rescue mission, high inflation, record high interest rates, etc. led to this conclusion. In spite of his poor performance as president, he will be remembered as a good man due to his humanitarian efforts after leaving office.
I believe history will treat Joe Biden much differently. He will be remembered for the humiliating Afghanistan surrender to the Taliban and the needless loss of 13 U.S. troops with dozens more gravely wounded during the chaotic retreat, as well as record high inflation, mass illegal immigration due to his border policies, major war in Eastern Europe, war in the Middle East, China threatening Taiwan, Iran spreading terror around the world with money released by his administration, etc.
To cap off his time in office, Biden pardoned his son Hunter not only for the crimes he has been convicted of but for any crimes he may have committed during the past 10 years, in spite of publicly stating multiple times he would not. I’m fairly certain there will be more Biden family members given blanket pardons before he leaves office. Ask yourself why.
In my opinion, Biden will be remembered not only as a failed president but as a very flawed man.
Ed Davis
Greensburg