Under President Trump’s leadership, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz asserts that America has restored , ensuring citizens can “sleep well” knowing their security is prioritized. The administration’s foreign policy focuses on decisive military action, ending prolonged conflicts, and countering global threats through strategic alliances and economic pressure.
### Restoring Military Lethality and Global Deterrence
President Trump’s “America First” agenda has revitalized U.S. defense capabilities while avoiding unnecessary wars. Key actions include:
– : Strikes targeting ISIS planners and sanctions against Iran-backed Houthis reduced jihadist capabilities.
– : Dismissing military boards promoting “woke ideologies” to refocus on combat readiness.
– : Proposing a missile defense shield and increasing investments in hypersonic weapons and naval fleets.
### Ending Foreign Conflicts
The administration has pursued negotiated resolutions to longstanding crises:
– : Trump pressured both sides to seek a ceasefire, leveraging U.S. aid as a bargaining chip. Waltz emphasized that indefinite military support is unsustainable without clear goals, advocating for a deal to halt the “meat grinder” trench warfare.
– : Securing hostage releases in Venezuela, Afghanistan, and Gaza, while pressuring Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza.
### Countering Adversaries with Economic and Diplomatic Strength
– : Pressuring Panama to exit China’s Belt and Road Initiative and negotiating a $1 trillion investment deal with Japan.
– : Redesignating the Houthis as terrorists and banning funding to UNRWA over Hamas ties.
– : Rebalancing global commerce to favor U.S. industries, with new tariffs on adversarial nations.
### Mike Waltz’s Role in Shaping Policy
As a former Green Beret and adviser to Trump, Waltz brings a :
– Prioritizing alliances with India, Israel, and Japan to counter China and Russia.
– Streamlining the National Security Council by reducing career bureaucrats and refocusing on actionable strategies.
– Advocating offensive cyber capabilities and private-sector partnerships to deter threats like Russian aggression.
Waltz argues that Trump’s leadership has reestablished global deterrence, stating, “If you don’t like President Trump’s ideas, come forward with your own” — a challenge to adversaries and allies alike. By combining military modernization, diplomatic pressure, and economic leverage, the administration aims to secure lasting peace while avoiding prolonged entanglements.