The Biden administration, often referred to as "Autopen Joe's" reign, continues to be a source of disconcerting revelations.
The latest in this series of unsettling discoveries is the alleged surveillance of Republican Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) under the now-defunct "Quiet Skies" program. This revelation underscores the potential risks of an administration seemingly run by minor-level staffers, given the president's perceived senility.
According to Fox News Digital, Rep. Hamadeh disclosed that he was one of three Republicans in Congress who were surveilled under the Biden administration's "Quiet Skies" program. This program was recently discontinued due to concerns about overreach.
The surveillance of these Republicans was brought to light during a hearing convened by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul, R-Ky., earlier this week. The hearing was aimed at investigating the alleged misuse of the program by the Biden administration.
Rep. Hamadeh told Fox News Digital that he was informed of his surveillance in December 2022. "It sadly doesn't surprise me," Hamadeh stated. He recalled how banks were pressured by the Biden administration to close accounts that promoted conservative viewpoints or sold ammunition or firearms.
He also mentioned the censorship of political voices on social media platforms, demonstrating the extent of the federal government's influence not only within the government bureaucracy but also within private organizations.
As reported by RedState, Rep. Hamadeh, a former United States Air Force reservist and intelligence officer with a Top Secret clearance, was not the only notable figure on the "Quiet Skies" list. Tulsi Gabbard, the current Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration and a former congresswoman, was also briefly on the list.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's flash report reveals that Gabbard, a combat veteran, was surveilled on at least five flights in 2024, starting a day after she publicly criticized Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The report also discloses that three Republican lawmakers were matched to TSAs Silent Partner and/or Quiet Skies Rules following political activities, including opposition to the Biden administration.
Additionally, at least two dozen Americans were placed on watch lists for protesting mask mandates or removing a mask on an aircraft.
The report's most shocking revelation is the branding of a Federal Air Marshal's wife as a domestic terrorist and her subsequent invasive monitoring, despite the absence of evidence linking her to unlawful activity on January 6, 2021. She was placed in the FBIs Terrorist Screening Database and followed on domestic flights by Federal Air Marshals for two years. Her name was only cleared after the FBI closed its case due to mistaken identity.
These revelations suggest that the Biden administration may have targeted these individuals for political reasons or due to sheer incompetence. The case of DNI Tulsi Gabbard is particularly illuminating, as she was a former Democratic Party member who ran for President during the 2020 election cycle.
However, the question remains: what will be the outcome of this Senate investigation and Senator Paul's report? Regrettably, it is likely that no legal action will be taken and no one from the Biden administration will be held accountable. The identity of the potentially responsible shadowy, faceless staffers will probably remain unknown.
Despite this, it is crucial to bring these issues to light. This is a glimpse into what can be expected under any future Democratic administration.
It is a stark reminder that this is not the Democratic Party of old, and they appear indifferent to who knows it. This should be kept in mind for the upcoming November elections.
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