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Biden Does a Spy Balloon Fly-By

Two weeks later he speaks but offers little but glib reassurance.

By The Editorial Board
Wonder Land: The U.S. shoots down three 'objects' over North America and the President won’t talk about it. Incredible. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

Our inclination is to support a President’s foreign policy when it’s in the national interest, no matter the party in the White House. But it’s getting harder to do when the current White House habit is to spin every issue for short-term political gain.

The latest example is the decision finally to roll out President Biden on Thursday for a cursory overview of the unprecedented military action over North America in the past two weeks. Mr. Biden offered little of substance for fewer than 10 minutes and shuffled off without taking questions.

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