Joe Biden’s Weak Message to Communist China: A Dangerous Gamble
Joe Biden’s approach to communist China has been widely criticized, not least of all by conservative Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). Last week, the President allowed a Chinese spy balloon to fly over the U.S. for several days before shooting it down over the Atlantic Ocean.
Cruz, who was recently interviewed on CBS News’ ‘Face The Nation’, spoke about the implications of Biden’s conduct. “He allowed a full week for the Chinese to conduct spying operations over the United States, over sensitive military installations, exposing not just photographs but the potential of intercepted communications,” Cruz said.
Adding to this, Cruz also noted that Biden’s actions sent a weak message to Chinese President Xi Jinping. “At the end of the day, I think the only reason they shot it down is because it made it into the news and they felt forced to as a matter of politics rather than national security. That’s a bad message for the Chinese government to hear,” Cruz added.
By not acting quickly, Biden has taken a dangerous gamble with the security of the United States. The Chinese government has long been known for its aggressive tactics, and the President’s inaction may have led the Chinese to view the US as a soft target.
At the same time, Biden’s decision to allow the spy balloon to fly for a week before taking action could be seen as a sign of leniency. This could potentially send the wrong message to China, as it could be misinterpreted as a sign of weakness.
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Ted Cruz: "We know that when the Biden administration knew about the balloon, they said nothing. They did nothing. … I think the only reason they shot it down is because it made it into the news…and they felt forced to as a matter of politics rather than national security." pic.twitter.com/oQyiSJ5M5f
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 5, 2023
The bottom line is that Biden’s weak message to Communist China is a dangerous gamble that could have serious consequences for the US. It is important that Biden takes a firm stance against the Chinese government and sends a clear message that the US will not tolerate any aggressive behavior towards its citizens and its interests.