(TheIndependentStar.com) – Reducing the prison’s population to a mere 15, the lowest in its history, Joe Biden’s reckless release of Guantanamo detainees to Oman raises questions about whether the maximum-security prison will be closed.
The transfer of 11 Yemeni prisoners to Oman, after two decades of detention without charges, left Americans wonder potential threats to the country.
These individuals, held for over 20 years without formal charges, were part of the U.S. government’s efforts to combat terrorism following the devastating 9/11 attacks.
This transfer, announced by the Pentagon, reduces Guantanamo’s population to a mere 15 detainees.
While the left celebrates this as progress, true patriots understand the grave risks associated with releasing potentially dangerous individuals back into the world.
The Biden administration claims this move is part of efforts to clear Guantanamo of detainees who were never charged.
Bush administration turned Guantanamo into a detention site for the mostly Muslim men taken into custody around the world in what the U.S. called its “war on terror.”
The U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and military and covert operations elsewhere followed the 9/11 al Qaeda attacks.
Among those transferred are Moath al-Alwi and Shaqawi al-Hajj, who are known for their protests and hunger strikes during detention.
These actions demonstrate their continued defiance and raise doubts about their willingness to integrate peacefully into society.
The transfer follows the path laid out by former President Obama, who attempted to close the prison citing its alleged contradiction to U.S. values.
Yet, this liberal stance ignores the crucial role Guantanamo has played in protecting American lives and interests abroad.
In contrast, President Trump recognized the importance of maintaining a strong stance against terrorism.
He signed an order to keep Guantanamo open, understanding that its closure would weaken America’s position in the fight against global terror networks.
As Biden rushes to reduce Guantanamo’s population before a potential return of strong leadership under Trump, the motivations behind these transfers are questionable.
As more countries assist with reintegrating released detainees, the United States inches closer to dispelling the Guantanamo dilemma.
Nevertheless, with President Trump potentially poised for another presidential run, the fate of Guantanamo remains uncertain.
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