**Chaos** has erupted within the ranks of the Biden-Harris administration as Vice President Kamala Harris appoints her brother-in-law, Tony West, as a key campaign adviser.
West, infamous for his past defense of a Taliban terrorist, has sparked outrage not only among Republican leaders but also within his own party.
For those unfamiliar, West previously represented John Walker Lindh, the so-called "American Taliban," who faced charges related to terrorism and conspiracy to kill Americans after his capture in Afghanistan.
While Harris's campaign team might spin West's hiring as a political strategy, his connections to a convicted terrorist raises serious questions about the administration's commitment to national security.
Democratic strategists appear troubled not by West's dubious past but by the potential for family drama reminiscent of Harris's tumultuous 2020 campaign.
But isn't this the same administration that struck a plea deal with the masterminds behind the September 11 attacks?
House Speaker Mike Johnson recently criticized the Biden-Harris administration's decision to offer a similar deal to Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, expressing outrage that the families of 9/11 victims deserved far better than this disrespectful capitulation.
Harris's own history of downplaying radical Islamic terrorism is particularly concerning. In past statements, she has argued against using the term, insisting it unfairly stigmatizes innocent Muslims who are, in her words, "the greatest victims of terror."
As conservatives look on, the appointment of Tony West only solidifies concerns that the Biden administration is out of touch with the very real threats facing the nation.
It's clear that the leadership's misguided policies on national security reflect poorly on the Democratic party's ability to protect American interests.
The road ahead for the Harris campaign may become fraught with these lingering controversies, as the GOP remains poised to hold them accountable for their missteps.
The American public deserves a government committed to their safety—not one distracted by the complicated family ties that seem to dominate Democratic politics.
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