This will go down in the record books for one of the worst decision of all time.
The Biden administration is facing fierce criticism from families of 9/11 victims after a military court ruled that the government cannot rescind plea deals offered to the accused masterminds of the attacks. The ruling, which came down from a military judge, has sparked outrage, with many viewing the decision as politically motivated and dismissive of the suffering experienced by those who lost loved ones on that fateful day.
Brett Eagleson, President of 9/11 Justice and the son of a victim, voiced his frustration on “Fox & Friends Weekend.” He condemned the Biden administration’s actions, calling the situation a “horrific travesty.” According to Eagleson, the decision to potentially remove the death penalty for the alleged terrorists was driven by political calculations ahead of the 2024 election. He remarked, “It was a politically motivated decision to rescind it,” and emphasized that no family member of a 9/11 victim he’s spoken to supports such a move.
The plea deals in question would allow the three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence instead of the death penalty. These deals were struck earlier this year and were approved by the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. However, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s attempt to invalidate them has been blocked, with the court ruling that Austin exceeded his authority. This has only deepened the anger of victims’ families who feel their pursuit of justice is being undermined.
For many, the prospect of the accused terrorists avoiding the death penalty feels like a slap in the face after more than two decades of grieving and waiting for justice. As the case moves forward, with hearings scheduled at Guantanamo Bay next week, the Pentagon could still appeal to a higher court, but for now, the decision stands. For Republicans and many conservatives, this represents yet another example of the Biden administration’s misplaced priorities, putting political expediency ahead of justice for the victims of 9/11.