Let’s dive into this claim with the precision of a historian and the sharp wit of a satirist:
Claim: “Republicans can deny it all they want, but history books will be clear: Joe Biden was a better President and a better human than Donald Trump. Period.”
Refutation:
Economic Performance – The Comedy of Numbers:
If history books are written by comedians, then perhaps, yes, Biden’s economic stewardship would be lauded. Under Biden, inflation soared to heights not seen in decades, turning the American dream into a “can you afford your dream” comedy sketch. Meanwhile, Trump’s pre-COVID economy was robust, with low unemployment and tax cuts that actually put more money in people’s pockets. But hey, who needs financial stability when you have “Build Back Better” – the slogan that sounds great until you check your bank account?
Foreign Policy – A Masterclass in Blundering:
Biden’s foreign policy could fill volumes in the “How Not To Do It” section of history. From the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, which might as well be a case study in “how to lose allies and alienate people,” to his approach to Russia, where his “minor incursion” comment became a punchline before it was a policy failure. Trump, on the other hand, managed to broker the Abraham Accords, something no one saw coming, unless you’re counting the alien guy from the History Channel. But sure, let’s rewrite history where blunders are seen as strategic genius.
Border Security – Or Lack Thereof:
If controlling the border is a measure of presidential competence, then Biden’s approach would earn him a spot in the “Hall of Historical Oops.” His administration turned a border crisis into a humanitarian one, with policies that could be described as “open invitation” rather than “border security.” Trump’s wall might not have been the Great Wall of China, but at least it wasn’t a red carpet for illegal immigration.
Presidential Integrity – The Character Sketch:
Here’s where the mockery thickens. To claim Biden is a “better human” is to ignore the Hunter Biden saga, where the line between family business and national policy gets so blurred, you’d need a microscope to find it. Trump’s personal life has been a tabloid’s dream, but at least his corruption was out in the open, not hidden behind a veil of “family love.”
Legislative Accomplishments – The Echo of Silence:
Biden’s legislative wins? Well, if you count the American Rescue Plan, which fueled inflation, as a win, then I’ve got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. Trump’s tax reform, controversial as it was, had tangible effects. Biden’s signature moves seem to be executive orders that get overturned in court, making his presidency a game of legislative limbo.
In summary, to claim that history will judge Biden as the better President and human is to suggest that history is written by those with a keen sense of irony or perhaps a penchant for alternative facts. If this is the history we’re banking on, we might as well start teaching it in comedy clubs. Because if Biden is remembered for anything, it won’t be for his unparalleled wisdom or moral high ground, but for providing material for political satire for decades to come.