Congressman Jack Bergman didn’t mince words on Newsmax’s Wake Up America when he ripped into Democratic leadership for rhetoric and policies that he says are actively undermining military confidence and sowing chaos across our institutions. As a retired Marine and member of the House Armed Services Committee, Bergman’s rebuke carried the weight of someone who’s seen what happens when leadership fails those who wear the uniform.
Bergman pointed to a stark turnaround in military recruiting as proof that morale and confidence respond to sound leadership, not woke experiments or political posturing. He noted that recruitment is up because young Americans want to be part of a winning team and that the “goofiness” of past years under the other side of the aisle drove talented recruits away.
Make no mistake: this is not a mere policy disagreement — it’s about respect for the men and women who protect our freedoms. Bergman blasted the left for grandstanding and second-guessing battlefield decisions, arguing that such behavior emboldens our adversaries and handicaps commanders on the ground who must act decisively to protect American lives.
For conservatives who love this country, Bergman’s comments are a wake-up call that we can’t let partisan virtue signaling weaken our national defense. While Democrats posture for headlines, Republicans in Congress must keep pushing an America First agenda that prioritizes readiness, border security, and support for our troops — not political theater.
The broader implication is urgent: a nation that treats its military as a political football is a nation that invites trouble. Bergman’s experience in uniform and on the Hill shows that credibility and strength attract recruits and deter enemies, and that’s the kind of leadership America needs, not chaos dressed up as outrage.
Patriots should heed Bergman’s message and demand accountability from those in Washington who seem more interested in scoring partisan points than keeping Americans safe. Stand with our servicemen and servicewomen, back leaders who defend them, and reject the childish tantrums that weaken our country’s defenses and resolve.
At the end of the day, leadership matters — and Jack Bergman reminded viewers that strength, clarity, and support for the troops are what restore confidence and keep America secure. If voters want a safer, stronger nation, they know which party is putting country before calumny and who is content to act like the kid who didn’t get invited to the party.

