In his final days in office, President Joe Biden is taking actions that directly contradict the will of the American people who voted for change. Through a series of controversial executive decisions, Biden appears determined to cement a progressive legacy that stands in stark opposition to the mandate delivered by voters.
The administration’s recent moves read like a deliberate provocation: placing 625 million acres of federal waters off-limits for energy exploration, commuting sentences of convicted murderers, and honoring divisive figures like George Soros and Hillary Clinton with the nation’s highest civilian awards.
These decisions come at a time when Special Counsel Robert Hur has described Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory,” raising serious questions about who is actually making these consequential decisions. Reports dating back to January 2022 suggested that Biden wasn’t the true decision-maker in the White House, with the New York Post citing left-wing chief of staff Ron Klain as the actual architect of administration priorities.
The list of controversial last-minute actions continues to grow:
– Bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on George Soros and Hillary Clinton, despite their deeply contentious legacies
– Deliberately dismantling border security by selling off materials already purchased for the border wall
– Honoring Liz Cheney with the Presidential Citizens Medal, despite her controversial role in the January 6 Committee
– Issuing a sweeping pardon to Hunter Biden covering an 11-year period
– Rushing to spend billions in leftover funds rather than returning them to taxpayers
– Banning natural-gas water heaters, a move that will increase costs for American families
Congressional Republicans have the power—and the duty—to challenge these eleventh-hour decisions. Just as the January 6 Committee subpoenaed former President Trump, Congress could call Biden to testify about these controversial lame-duck policies. Such testimony would force Biden to personally defend decisions that appear designed to thwart the incoming administration’s agenda.
The American people voted for energy independence, stronger law enforcement, and secure borders. Instead, they’re watching a administration that seems determined to ignore their wishes and obstruct the clear mandate for change.
Congress must act swiftly to prevent further damage. With less than two weeks remaining in Biden’s term, every day brings new policies that undermine the will of the voters. The time for accountability is now.