Let me tell you something that keeps me up at night as a father – watching Americans become sitting ducks overseas under Biden’s weakness. The cost of this administration’s failed leadership continues to mount, and it’s not just numbers on a page. We’re talking about real American lives lost while our supposed “commander-in-chief” stumbles through another teleprompter reading.

Under Biden’s watch, the toll has been staggering. Thirteen brave American service members – someone’s sons and daughters – lost their lives in that catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal. I remember watching those flag-draped coffins coming home. As a Christian and an American, I couldn’t help but think: This isn’t who we are. Then came October 7th, when Hamas terrorists murdered dozens of Americans while Biden’s team was busy pushing their climate change agenda.

Look, I’ve seen enough of both presidents to know the difference. When Donald Trump was in charge, America’s enemies thought twice before targeting our citizens. His administration had a crystal-clear approach to hostage situations: You take our people, you face serious consequences. Period. When Trump sent his negotiators somewhere, they didn’t come back empty-handed. That’s what real leadership looks like.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. Since Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, you don’t have to be a foreign policy expert to see what’s happening. These global power players can read the writing on the wall just like we can. The Assad regime – you know, the one Biden’s team couldn’t budge for years – suddenly collapses. Coincidence? I think not.

And right in the middle of this shakeup comes a story that proves everything we’ve been saying. Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old Baptist from Missouri, has just been freed after seven months in Syrian detention. Seven months! Where was Biden’s crack diplomatic team during all this? Probably working on their pronouns.

Timmerman, who entered Syria on what he called a “pilgrimage” to Damascus, was released during the chaos of Assad’s fall. “I was on a pilgrimage to Damascus,” he told reporters, describing an experience that, while difficult, could have been much worse under different circumstances. His sister called it a “Christmas miracle,” and I’ve got to say – the timing sure is providential.

You see, this is what happens when America projects strength again. Nations that felt comfortable detaining our citizens are suddenly having a change of heart. Even before taking office, Trump’s influence is already making waves. While Kamala’s still trying to figure out what continent Syria’s on, real change is happening on the ground.

As a conservative who believes in American exceptionalism, I can’t help but see the bigger picture here. Timmerman’s release isn’t just about one American coming home – it’s about what happens when the world knows America is done playing games. With Trump returning to the White House, we’re seeing a preview of what’s coming: A return to strength, purpose, and the protection of American lives abroad.

For families of other Americans still detained overseas, including journalist Austin Tice, this sends a powerful message of hope. The days of American weakness are numbered. Come January, our enemies will face a very different kind of American leadership – one that puts American lives first and makes no apologies for it.

Key Takeaways:

• Biden’s weak leadership led to American deaths abroad; Trump’s election victory is already saving lives.
• Global powers are rapidly adjusting positions before Trump’s return to office in January.
• Assad’s fall and American Christian’s release show Trump’s influence even before taking office.
• Strong American leadership matters: Compare Trump’s hostage rescue record to Biden’s failures.

[Author’s Note: As a ThePatriotJournal.org contributor, I believe in speaking truth about American leadership. Share this article if you agree it’s time for America to be strong again.]

Sources: NBC News, The Independent, Washington Post