President Joe Biden’s tenure has been marred by a glaring inability to lead on the global stage. The world’s bullies are having a field day, from Putin’s unchecked aggression in Ukraine to China’s increasing saber-rattling over Taiwan.
Biden, instead of standing tall, seems content to take a back seat, waving meekly from the passenger side as geopolitical bullies put millions of lives at risk. It’s as if his foreign policy strategy was written on a napkin with “Hope they play nice” scrawled in crayon.
China, in particular, has faced little resistance from the White House. Whether it’s their aggression in the South China Sea or their oppressive treatment of Uyghur Muslims, Biden has opted for diplomacy so soft it makes marshmallows look tough.
His failure to hold China accountable has fueled speculation about the nature of his relationship with the communist regime. Critics ask if Biden’s suspect ties to Beijing explain why he’s so reluctant to push back. This feeble approach may have emboldened China to pull off one of their most audacious stunts yet—hacking the U.S. Treasury.
From The Post Millennial:
Hackers from China were able to hack the United States Treasury Department earlier this month and steal documents from workstations at the agency, according to a new report…The letter referred to the hack as a “major incident.” The New York Times reported that on December 8, software service BeyondTrust informed the agency that the Chinese hacker was able to obtain the security to gain remote access to some workstations at the Treasury Department.
Hackers Hit Uncle Sam Where It Hurts
Let’s talk about the hack that should have everyone yelling, “Wait, what?” Earlier this month, state-sponsored Chinese hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department. Yes, the Treasury—the place that holds the purse strings of the entire country.
According to a report obtained by Reuters, these hackers didn’t just sneak in; they waltzed past security by using a stolen key. The key, which belonged to a vendor providing remote tech support, allowed them to override security protocols like a hacker’s version of VIP access.
Once inside, the hackers gained access to unclassified documents stored on certain Treasury workstations. The department, perhaps trying to save face, assured everyone that the compromised system has since been taken offline.
But the fact remains: these hackers were state-sponsored. Translation? This wasn’t a teenager in a hoodie—it was Beijing flexing its digital muscles.
And here’s the kicker: this isn’t the first time Chinese hackers have targeted the U.S. Treasury. It’s starting to feel like they’ve got a season pass.
Biden’s administration claimed that they’ve bolstered cyber defenses over the last four years, but clearly, the Chinese hackers didn’t get the memo. Or worse—they did, and they just didn’t care.
China Plays Chess, Biden Plays Checkers
The timing of this hack raises more questions than answers. China’s increasing aggression globally, combined with Biden’s toothless response, paints a troubling picture. Is the White House too distracted by domestic politics to notice foreign threats? Or worse, are they just too cozy with Beijing to push back?
Biden’s failure to stop this breach—or even address it with any semblance of urgency—only deepens the suspicion.
China’s playbook is clear: infiltrate, disrupt, dominate. From stealing intellectual property to cyberattacks like this one, Beijing’s ambitions are no secret. The U.S. Treasury hack is just the latest chapter.
Yet Biden continues to act like he’s negotiating a PTA bake sale rather than defending the world’s largest economy. If there were ever a moment for decisive leadership, this was it. Instead, we got a press release.
What’s Next?
The hack underscores a broader problem: America is looking weak under Biden’s leadership. Hackers targeting the Treasury Department is a “major incident,” yet the administration’s response feels about as serious as a shrug emoji. They say the system has been taken offline, and everything’s under control.
But is it? China’s state-sponsored hackers clearly feel emboldened enough to poke the bear, knowing the bear is busy napping.
The Treasury’s letter claimed they take threats “very seriously.” Sure, but taking threats seriously and actually stopping them are two different things. At some point, “seriously” needs to translate into results.
Key Takeaways:
- China’s boldness is escalating. The Treasury hack shows Beijing is willing to cross major lines with minimal consequences.
- Biden’s weak foreign policy isn’t helping. A lack of decisive leadership emboldens adversaries.
- America needs stronger cyber defenses—fast. If hackers can breach the Treasury, what’s next? The White House gift shop?
Source: The Post Millennial
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