In his State of the Union address, Biden promised indefinite U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Gaza, Yemen, and beyond.
President Joe Biden came into office promising to get American troops out of « forever wars. » Tonight, in his State of the Union address, he offered a vision of indefinite U.S. involvement in conflicts around the world.
In April 2021, speaking about the war in Afghanistan, the president railed against those who believe that « withdrawal would damage America’s credibility and weaken America’s influence in the world. I believe the exact opposite is true. » Tonight, Biden attacked skeptics who « want us to walk away from our leadership in the world. »
He began his speech with a plea for more U.S. military aid to Ukraine, arguing that « the free world is at risk, emboldening others who would do us harm to do what they wish.
