Staff Reports
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) recently recounted a time when former President Donald Trump masterfully showcased American strength by keeping our enemies at bay. Hunt reminisced about Trump’s negotiations with Taliban leaders while planning a conditions-based withdrawal from Afghanistan. True to his bold style, Trump made it clear that any harm to an American would be met with deadly consequences, impressively illustrating his point with a satellite photo of the Taliban leader’s home.
During the interview on The Sage Steele Show, Hunt emphasized Trump’s no-nonsense approach. As if starring in an action movie, Trump demanded the translator relay his deadly message to the Taliban, leaving them visibly shocked. The dramatic flair of pulling a satellite photo from his pocket and walking out of the room was classic Trump, and it’s no wonder such straightforward tactics worked like a charm.
Not sure about you but as an American, THE most important issue to me is always our national security. I sat down with @WesleyHuntTX & @ByronDonalds last week right before the Biden/Trump debate and I was blown away by these 2 examples they shared — especially the story of… pic.twitter.com/Ork4TV44Ch
— Sage Steele (@sagesteele) July 2, 2024
Hunt rightly pointed out that no American lives were lost in Afghanistan for 18 months during Trump’s presidency, praising this as the epitome of strength. Contrastingly, he criticized President Joe Biden’s leadership, labeling it as feckless. According to Hunt, the country’s current state under Biden’s watch is nothing short of disastrous.
Joining Hunt in the critique was Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), who disclosed that seven U.S. embassies have fallen since Biden took office. Donalds remarked that such a blunder is unprecedented in U.S. history. He explained this embarrassing loss as a direct result of adversaries taking advantage of Biden’s weak leadership, making America seem like an easy target for bullies.
Donalds drew a simple yet powerful analogy: in the face of a schoolyard bully, timidity invites constant harassment. He suggested that America’s enemies have become emboldened under Biden, likening the international scene to a playground where bullies snatch lunch money because they know there is no one to fight back.
Both Hunt and Donald have thrown their support behind Trump for the 2024 presidential bid. Hunt’s Hellfire PAC even aired an ad criticizing Biden’s “discriminatory policies” and historically “racially insensitive” remarks, underscoring the current administration’s hypocrisy. Donald, who endorsed Trump in April 2023, might even be a contender for the vice-presidential slot on Trump’s ticket. It seems clear that the duo is ready to turn the tables and restore what they see as a much-needed strong leadership at the helm.
