Morning Wire Biden Meets With Xi & Student Loans Face New Hurdle | 11.15.22
Nov 15, 2022
Tensions rise as President Biden meets Xi Jinping, discussing contentious issues like military aid to Taiwan while avoiding crucial topics. The Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan faces legal challenges, being deemed an overreach. Political shifts in border policy unfold with the dismissal of a key homeland security official, sparking bipartisan criticism and potential fallout. The implications of these events on U.S.-China relations and domestic policy are explored.
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Conflicting Signals on Taiwan
- President Biden met with China's Xi Jinping, stating China posed no threat to Taiwan, contradicting prior statements.
- Congress, however, plans to send Taiwan a multi-billion dollar weapons package.
A Telling Optic
- Brent Sadler noted an optic where Biden appeared overly eager, extending his hand first to Xi Jinping.
- This portrays weakness, especially in Asian culture.
Legal Setbacks for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Two courts blocked Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, deeming it an overreach of executive power.
- One judge criticized the excessive use of executive orders, referencing Obama's "pen and a phone" remark.