During a campaign speech in Glendale, Arizona, Trump campaign vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance criticized the plea deal reached by three terrorists involved in the September 11 terror attacks awaiting trial in Guantánamo Bay. Vance expressed outrage at the Department of Justice’s agreement to spare the terrorists from the death penalty. He accused the Biden-Harris administration of being a disaster for the country and criticized their decision to negotiate with terrorists instead of taking a tougher stance. House Speaker Mike Johnson also condemned the prosecutors’ decision, calling it a slap in the face of the families of the victims who have been waiting for justice for more than two decades.
The Department of Defense announced that pretrial agreements had been reached with Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. The terms of the deals were not disclosed, but the terrorists will be spared the death penalty. These individuals are accused of providing support to the 19 terrorists who carried out the attacks on September 11, 2001, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths. Loved ones of the victims expressed outrage upon learning of the plea deals. President Biden had previously rejected a plea deal that would have excused the 9/11 architects and co-conspirators from facing the death penalty. The defendants are set to be sentenced in Guantánamo Bay on August 5.
In addition to criticizing the plea deals, Vance also called out the Biden-Harris administration for their handling of other international issues, such as Venezuela’s recent election. He accused the administration of coddling dictators around the world and failing to stand up for free and fair elections. Vance highlighted the need to bring back American strength and advocated for the return of Donald J. Trump as the president of the United States. The White House was reached out to for comment on the matter, but no response was provided.
The families of the victims of the September 11 attacks were left disappointed by the plea deals struck with the terrorists responsible for the tragedy. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the pain and suffering endured by these families as they waited for justice for more than two decades. The decision to spare the terrorists from the death penalty was seen as a betrayal of those who lost their lives in the worst terror attack on U.S. soil in American history. President Biden’s rejection of a previous plea deal indicates a shift in approach, but the recent agreements have sparked outrage and disbelief among the families of the victims.
The Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the plea deals and other international issues has been criticized by Vance and others who believe that negotiating with terrorists and dictators undermines American strength and values. The failure to prioritize justice for the victims of the September 11 attacks and to hold those responsible accountable has raised concerns about the administration’s commitment to national security and foreign policy. The plea deals have reignited debates about the appropriate punishment for acts of terrorism and have highlighted the challenges faced in seeking justice for victims of such attacks. The broader implications of these decisions and their impact on U.S. national security remain a point of contention and concern for many.
