By Hans Wilder Watertown NY
Opinion: Biden-Harris Fumbles Leave Trump Running the Show from Mar-a-Lago
America is in trouble. Deep, debt-soaked, inflation-plagued trouble. The Biden-Harris administration has turned Washington, D.C., into a three-ring circus with no ringleader, and the fallout is so bad that Donald Trump is effectively running a shadow government from Mar-a-Lago. World leaders are calling him for guidance, domestic officials are taking his advice, and nobody’s even whispering the words “Logan Act.” It’s almost as if they’ve collectively realized the United States desperately needs someone who knows how to get things done—even if it’s from a gilded Florida golf course.
Why is this happening? Because under Biden, the country is facing economic and geopolitical disasters that make Trump’s presidency look like a golden age. Inflation is eating away at Americans’ wallets, the national debt has ballooned to over $33 trillion, and more than half of the federal government’s revenue is being swallowed just to pay the interest on that debt. That’s right—your tax dollars are funding absolutely nothing of value. Not infrastructure, not education, not defense. Just interest payments to keep us from defaulting.
This isn’t governance; it’s fiscal arson. And while Biden and Harris flail, Trump is holding court at Mar-a-Lago, meeting with world leaders, shaping policies, and even cracking jokes at the expense of our neighbors to the north.
Trump’s Greenland Gambit
Take Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Trump has made no secret of his disdain for Trudeau, whom he famously called “two-faced.” Now, he’s reportedly taken to mocking Trudeau’s handling of Canadian politics and the economy, likening him to a substitute teacher in over his head. But Trump’s big move is his revived interest in Greenland.
Yes, Greenland. Trump’s idea to purchase it was initially laughed off as one of his more outlandish proposals, but now it’s looking less like a joke and more like a geopolitical masterstroke. Greenland has untapped natural resources, strategic positioning in the Arctic, and the potential to bolster U.S. energy independence. “Greenland has it all,” Trump quips, adding that if Denmark doesn’t want to sell, maybe they’d consider a lease-to-own deal.
It’s bold, it’s brash, and it’s exactly the kind of outside-the-box thinking that the Biden administration lacks.
The Debt Dilemma
While Trump is dreaming big, Biden is barely dreaming at all. The national debt has become an unmanageable beast, and the options for dealing with it are grim. There are essentially three ways out of this mess, and none of them are pretty:
- Austerity Measures
Slashing government spending across the board is an option, but it would mean cutting into programs like Medicare, Social Security, and even defense. It’s a politically toxic move that would lead to nationwide protests and likely cost Biden’s party any chance of retaining power. - Raising Taxes
This isn’t just about taxing the wealthy; it would mean higher taxes for everyone. While the rich find ways to shelter their money, the middle class and working poor would bear the brunt. It’s a recipe for economic stagnation and widespread discontent. - Default on the Debt
The nuclear option. Declaring bankruptcy on a national level would crater the global economy, destroy the dollar’s credibility, and likely plunge the U.S. into a depression. But desperate times, as they say, call for desperate measures.
Trump to the Rescue?
While Biden’s administration stumbles around like a blindfolded toddler in a minefield, Trump is playing statesman-in-exile. From Mar-a-Lago, he’s meeting with foreign dignitaries, discussing trade deals, and shaping international policy. Even his critics have to admit that he’s doing the job Biden and Harris were elected to do—and doing it better.
Trump’s shadow government isn’t just about ego. It’s about necessity. He sees a nation in crisis, and he’s stepping up, whether people like it or not. His humor and bold ideas—whether it’s buying Greenland or mocking Trudeau—are part of the package. But so is his relentless focus on fixing the country’s problems.
The Biden-Harris administration might still hold the keys to the White House, but Trump is the one in the driver’s seat. America knows it. The world knows it. Even Biden’s own team seems to know it.
As Trump himself might say, “America isn’t back. But it’s about to be.”
