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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that Russia, China, and Iran are “weaker” and the United States is “safer” after four years under President Biden’s leadership. Sullivan made this claim in an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, saying that alliances such as NATO are “stronger” and that the US is “safer” due to the efforts of the Biden administration.
Sullivan also defended President Biden’s handling of the botched 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, stating that the US is better off without the war. He also emphasized that the US is in a stronger position, with a robust economy, technology, and defense industrial base, while its competitors and adversaries are weaker and under pressure.
The Biden administration has faced criticism over its handling of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the October 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel, which led to the Pentagon monitoring the rising threat of Islamic extremism worldwide.
The article also covers President-elect Trump’s views on the issues, with his designated special envoy for Ukraine and Russia setting a longer timetable for ending the war. Trump has promised to work towards peace through strength and justice for the families of the 13 US service members killed in the Afghanistan withdrawal.
The article also mentions Trump’s comments on the hostage situation in Israel, with him warning that “all hell will break out” in the Middle East if the remaining hostages aren’t released before he takes office on January 20.