BY The Western JournalMay 21, 2022
2 years ago
BY 
 | May 21, 2022
2 years ago

Watch: Bush Pulls a Biden, Makes Accidental Admission About Iraq That Leaves Room Laughing

Freudian slip?

Former President George W. Bush made an accidental admission about the biggest decision of his presidency.

Speaking in a Wednesday event at the Bush Center in Texas, the 43rd President was condemning Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

"The decision of one man ... to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq..." said Bush.

"I mean Ukraine," he added, quickly correcting himself.

Bush appeared flustered as he quickly corrected himself, perhaps realizing that the gaffe was no minor bump in the road of his speech.

Perhaps this was more than a Joe Biden-style verbal gaffe.

Like the Iraq War, Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine has descended into a disaster.

The Bush administration claimed that the invasion of Iraq was necessary because of supposed weapons of mass destruction being created by Saddam Hussein's regime.

No nuclear weapons were ever found in Iraq after the 2003 invasion. The foreign-policy blunder destabilized the Middle East, setting the stage for an upsurge in Islamic extremism and the eventual rise of ISIS.

Similarly, Putin's Russia has falsely claimed that Ukraine is controlled by Nazis. In reality, the country has a president with Jewish heritage.

A study on the Iraq War by the Army concluded that the invasion only served to embolden Iran, according to the Army Times.

Bush's Vice President, Dick Cheney, claimed that the Iraqi public would greet US troops as "liberators" before the invasion. This proved false.

Vladimir Putin expected Ukraine's government to collapse within days of the invasion, but his army's disastrous attempt to capture the capital of Kyiv ended in a total defeat for Russia.

There were 4,418 American service members killed in Iraq. Casualty estimates for Russia's paper-tiger military in Ukraine are believed to be far higher, with some figures pinning combat deaths in the tens of thousands.

Conservatives turned on the Bush legacy in great part because of the aftermath of the Iraq War. Former President Donald Trump likened the Iraq War to one of the worst foreign policy errors in American history as a candidate in 2016.

Perhaps there are more similarities between Bush and Vladimir Putin than previously believed.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

Written by: The Western Journal

NATIONAL NEWS

SEE ALL

NBC News Fires Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel

In a surprising shift within the media landscape, NBC News encountered internal uproar over its recent hiring decision. NBC ended its contract with former RNC…
16 hours ago
 • By Staff Writers

Idaho Judge Bans Both Sides In Kohberger Trial

In a decisive move, the judge overseeing the high-profile University of Idaho stabbing case involving suspect Bryan Kohberger has set stringent rules for jury communication.…
16 hours ago
 • By Staff Writers

Stephen Colbert In Hot Water Over Kate Middelton Conspiracy Jokes

In an emotional moment on television, Stephen Colbert extended a heartfelt apology to Princess Kate Middleton for past jokes made in light of her recent…
16 hours ago
 • By Staff Writers

RFK Jr Announces VP Decision In Blow To Biden Administration

In an unexpected political move, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is poised to shake up the 2024 race with a significant announcement. Set…
16 hours ago
 • By Staff Writers

Trump Launches Attack On Judge’s Daughter

In an unprecedented move, former President Donald Trump has openly criticized Judge Juan Merchan, the presiding judge over his trial related to allegations involving Stormy…
18 hours ago
 • By Staff Writers

DON'T WAIT.

We publish the objective news, period. If you want the facts, then sign up below and join our movement for objective news:

    LATEST NEWS

    Newsletter

    Get news from American Digest in your inbox.

      By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: American Digest, 3000 S. Hulen Street, Ste 124 #1064, Fort Worth, TX, 76109, US, http://americandigest.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.
      Christian News Alerts is a conservative Christian publication. Share our articles to help spread the word.
      © 2024 - CHRISTIAN NEWS ALERTS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
      magnifier