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In a classic showdown against the establishment, Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s latest nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, has found himself in the crosshairs of globalist critics. Colby joins a growing list of non-traditional nominees, including Health and Human Services Secretary Bobby Kennedy Jr. and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, both of whom were confirmed recently. Apparently, making waves is now a requisite for Trump’s nominees, and the globalists clearly don’t like it when the swamp gets stirred.
Colby’s reputation as a reformer couldn’t be more critical as he steps into a Pentagon that needs some serious TLC. Leaders of the America First movement have rallied behind him, seeing in Colby a chance to shake things up alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Such unity among Trump’s allies demonstrates that Colby is well-regarded in conservative circles, both inside and outside of the Senate, much to the chagrin of those who prefer the status quo.
Elbridge Colby's nomination is causing concerns among some Republicans over his accommodationist approach to a nuclear Iran and his ties to other isolationist figures recently installed at the Pentagon.
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Donald Trump Jr. recently weighed in, calling out the “DC swamp” for fearing Colby’s staunch commitment to an America First agenda at the Defense Department. Apparently, Colby embodies the very essence of what the MAGA movement stands for, which is enough to evoke a panic among globalists who would rather see America meekly toe the line of failed policies. Senate support is growing, too, with Senator Tim Sheehy from Montana expressing confidence that Colby brings a fresh approach to the complex threats facing the nation, namely, the looming shadow of China.
Even as these endorsements pour in, there’s no denying that some Senate Republicans are throwing a wet blanket on Colby’s nomination. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi has voiced concerns about Colby, though the reasons remain as vague as a politician’s promise. Other GOP members have met with Colby and reported back favorably, suggesting that the hand-wringing is overblown. If history has taught conservatives anything, it’s that a little noise from the swamp doesn’t mean the nomination is doomed.
In the eyes of many, opposing Colby is tantamount to repudiating the will of the American people who chose Donald Trump to shake up the system. Critics of the status quo, including Senator Jim Banks, assert that any resistance to Colby’s confirmation is simply an extension of America Last globalism that the MAGA base decisively rejected in the 2016 election. Colby’s confirmation appears to be not just about one man but rather about solidifying an entire movement that is poised to push back against historical failures in U.S. foreign policy.
As this nomination lingers in the Senate, it seems that Trump’s allies are solidifying their strategy to ensure Colby’s confirmation comes swiftly. With a reinvigorated America First movement leading the charge, globalists are likely realizing they’re up against a much more evolved foe this time around. If there’s any doubt about Colby’s qualification, conservative leaders are prepared to remind Senate members of the clear choice before them: support Colby and empower an America First defense policy or buckle under the weight of outdated globalist priorities. The combat for Colby’s confirmation reinforces the notion that the stakes are high, and the MAGA army is far from finished.
In a classic showdown against the establishment, Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s latest nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, has found himself in the crosshairs of globalist critics. Colby joins a growing list of non-traditional nominees, including Health and Human Services Secretary Bobby Kennedy Jr. and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, both of whom were confirmed recently. Apparently, making waves is now a requisite for Trump’s nominees, and the globalists clearly don’t like it when the swamp gets stirred.
Colby’s reputation as a reformer couldn’t be more critical as he steps into a Pentagon that needs some serious TLC. Leaders of the America First movement have rallied behind him, seeing in Colby a chance to shake things up alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Such unity among Trump’s allies demonstrates that Colby is well-regarded in conservative circles, both inside and outside of the Senate, much to the chagrin of those who prefer the status quo.
Donald Trump Jr. recently weighed in, calling out the “DC swamp” for fearing Colby’s staunch commitment to an America First agenda at the Defense Department. Apparently, Colby embodies the very essence of what the MAGA movement stands for, which is enough to evoke a panic among globalists who would rather see America meekly toe the line of failed policies. Senate support is growing, too, with Senator Tim Sheehy from Montana expressing confidence that Colby brings a fresh approach to the complex threats facing the nation, namely, the looming shadow of China.
Even as these endorsements pour in, there’s no denying that some Senate Republicans are throwing a wet blanket on Colby’s nomination. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi has voiced concerns about Colby, though the reasons remain as vague as a politician’s promise. Other GOP members have met with Colby and reported back favorably, suggesting that the hand-wringing is overblown. If history has taught conservatives anything, it’s that a little noise from the swamp doesn’t mean the nomination is doomed.
In the eyes of many, opposing Colby is tantamount to repudiating the will of the American people who chose Donald Trump to shake up the system. Critics of the status quo, including Senator Jim Banks, assert that any resistance to Colby’s confirmation is simply an extension of America Last globalism that the MAGA base decisively rejected in the 2016 election. Colby’s confirmation appears to be not just about one man but rather about solidifying an entire movement that is poised to push back against historical failures in U.S. foreign policy.
As this nomination lingers in the Senate, it seems that Trump’s allies are solidifying their strategy to ensure Colby’s confirmation comes swiftly. With a reinvigorated America First movement leading the charge, globalists are likely realizing they’re up against a much more evolved foe this time around. If there’s any doubt about Colby’s qualification, conservative leaders are prepared to remind Senate members of the clear choice before them: support Colby and empower an America First defense policy or buckle under the weight of outdated globalist priorities. The combat for Colby’s confirmation reinforces the notion that the stakes are high, and the MAGA army is far from finished.
