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Kayleigh McEnany told viewers on Fox this weekend that there’s a lot we still don’t know about the administration’s approach to Iran, and she pressed the case for clarity rather than panic. Her appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend reflected the same sober hawkishness she’s brought to her new show, arguing that President Trump’s policies deserve clear public explanation as tensions rise. The clip aired January 31, 2026 and made plain that this is a live issue for the American people.
Washington’s saber-rattling is backed up by a tangible U.S. military buildup — an armada and increased assets are moving toward the Gulf as the White House signals it will not let Tehran run roughshod over our security. Administration officials and allied delegations have been in emergency consultations, underscoring that this is not a drill but a real effort to deter Iranian aggression. Americans should be grateful our military is postured and ready even as the political class debates the optics.
That said, the reality on the ground is messier than some talking heads admit: key Gulf partners have reportedly declined to let the U.S. use their bases or airspace for strikes, a development that complicates any kinetic option. Saudi Arabia and the UAE publicly distancing themselves from operational support is a diplomatic stumble that forces the U.S. to rely on longer-range platforms and its own logistical muscle. This awkward truth exposes why strategic independence matters and why America must keep its readiness up regardless of fickle allies.
Even within Saudi ranks there are mixed signals — public caution from some leaders, private hawkish comments from others — which should remind Americans that foreign partners have their own incentives and cannot be trusted to act as American proxy. Reports that Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman privately urged a firmer stance while other royal figures counseled restraint show how quickly regional politics can shift. We cannot let inconsistent regional postures handcuff our national security decisions or excuse paralysis in Washington.
Real military professionals have been candid about the options and the consequences: striking Iran is feasible but costly and risky, and would require careful planning to avoid wider conflagration. Retired commanders laying out the operational picture remind us that the U.S. has tools — from carrier strike groups to long-range bombers — but every option has tradeoffs that only sober leadership should order. That’s why clear political objectives and a united domestic front are essential before committing to any major action.
Patriots should demand strength with prudence: support our commanders, back decisive deterrence, and insist President Trump and his team spell out the endgame for the American people. Don’t let the media’s fear porn or the State Department’s indecision sap our resolve; Iran must learn that attacks on Americans and our interests will carry a price. If our leaders want to use force, they owe the public a coherent plan and the Congress a full accounting — otherwise strong words are just theater, and America deserves better than theater in a crisis.
