The Biden administration, with only weeks remaining, is acting as though Vice President Kamala Harris, not Donald Trump, won the election, disregarding the will of the voters, argues Ben Ferguson.
Recent decisions by President Biden and his administration have drawn significant criticism. Among them are a series of controversial pardons, including one for Hunter Biden and approximately 1,500 others. These include a former Pennsylvania judge involved in the “kids for cash” scandal, which Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro condemned, saying Biden made the “absolutely wrong” choice.
Another notable pardon went to Rita Crundwell, a former comptroller of Dixon, Illinois, convicted in 2013 for embezzling nearly $54 million from her town over two decades—the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history. Though officials recovered $40 million through settlements and asset liquidation, her release has sparked outrage.
The administration has also drawn criticism for selling off steel barriers intended for the border wall funded by taxpayer dollars. Many see this as an attempt to obstruct the incoming Trump administration’s border control efforts.
Additionally, mysterious drones have been spotted across several states, including New Jersey, New York, California, and Nevada. Despite claiming the drones pose no threat and are not linked to foreign adversaries, the administration has provided little information, fueling public speculation and conspiracy theories. Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan even posted photos of drones allegedly flying near his home.
On immigration, Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pledged to cooperate with the Trump administration on deporting migrants in the country illegally. However, other Democratic leaders have vowed to resist and “Trump-proof” their jurisdictions. Meanwhile, incoming “border czar” Tom Homan has promised to deploy teams to enforce immigration laws in defiant cities and states.
A recent Fox News poll shows growing public support for deportation, with increases across various demographics, including nonwhite voters (57% now in favor, up from 33% in 2015) and even Democrats (42%, up from 34% in 2015).
As the Biden administration’s term concludes, its actions have set the stage for a challenging transition. The incoming Trump administration is expected to face significant hurdles in reversing these policies but may enjoy strong public support if their initiatives prove successful.
