ALLEN MASHBURN: Trump's global leadership puts America first

It's good for America to have a leader who projects unapologetic strength.

It's good for America to have a leader who projects unapologetic strength.

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In the shadow of a volatile Middle East, President Donald Trump stares down Iran's nuclear ambitions in high-stakes talks in Oman, proving once again that bold American leadership doesn't cower—it commands the room and demands results. As the world watches these negotiations unfold—the first direct engagement since U.S. strikes decimated Iran's nuclear sites last year—Trump's unflinching stance sends a clear message: America First isn't just a slogan; it's the ironclad policy that restores our nation's dominance.

With warnings to Iran's supreme leader that he "should be very worried," Trump entered these talks not as a supplicant, but as a dealmaker wielding the leverage of unmatched military and economic might. Skeptics abound, given Iran's reluctance to broaden discussions beyond nukes to include their ballistic missiles and proxy terror networks. Yet, Trump's track record screams success: he's already extinguished eight raging conflicts, from Gaza's horrors to de-escalations in Syria and Yemen, brokering peace where others dithered. This week alone, as talks kicked off, Trump orchestrated the recovery of the last Israeli hostage's remains from Gaza, ending over a decade of captivity and suffering. No more endless wars draining American blood and treasure—Trump delivers closure and victory.

On February 3, Trump signed a $1.2 trillion minibus spending bill, funneling resources to fortify our borders and communities while slashing wasteful bureaucracy. He issued executive orders cracking down on Cuba's threats, launched the Great American Recovery Initiative to combat addiction, and even celebrated our spirit with a Freedom 250 Grand Prix in D.C. for the nation's 250th birthday. Maduro's narcoterrorist regime in Venezuela? Crushed and captured in a daring U.S. operation. NATO allies, long freeloading on our protection? Forced to pony up billions more in defense spending, hitting up to 5% of GDP commitments. And let's not forget the Abraham Accords expansions, drawing in nations like Kazakhstan, or the throttling of Russian oil flows to Europe and India—moves that starve aggressors while boosting U.S. energy exports to record highs.

This isn't happenstance; it's the fruit of Trump's leadership qualities—raw negotiating prowess, unapologetic confidence, and a spine of steel. He says what he means and means what he says, a rarity in a world littered with spineless bureaucrats. Contrast that with the beta males masquerading as leaders elsewhere: Canada's Trudeau, groveling to globalist agendas while his economy crumbles; France's Macron, posturing on climate pacts that handcuff prosperity; the UK's Starmer, meekly surrendering sovereignty to EU whims. These appeasers erode their nations' strength, inviting chaos. Trump? He rejects that weakness, embodying peace through strength. A robust America doesn't weaken the world—it fortifies it, instilling confidence that deters tyrants and inspires allies. World leaders respect him because he demands it, not begs for it. At Davos last month, Trump lectured them bluntly: fix your messes, or face the consequences. And they're listening—global alliances are shifting as nations pivot toward U.S.-led reciprocity and fairness.

In every forum, from boardrooms to battlefields, people crave a strong, fully engaged leader who prioritizes his people. That's why Trump thrives on the world stage: his America First doctrine has become a beacon, proving that putting your nation unashamedly ahead yields dividends for all. We've seen trillions in reshored investments, the most significant homicide drop on record, negative net migration for the first time in 50 years, and inflation tamed. Domestically, it's a resurgence of hope unseen since Reagan's morning in America—jobs booming, borders sealed, families thriving without the yoke of endless foreign entanglements.

America First isn't optional; it's the only policy we can tolerate if we want to survive as a sovereign powerhouse. Weakness invites invasion, economic ruin, and cultural decay. Strength? It builds empires of opportunity and security.

Yet, our Republic doesn't rest on one man. For it to endure, we must pray that God raises another cut from Trump's fabric—a fearless patriot who grasps that survival demands unyielding leadership. We've glimpsed the alternative: division, decline, despair. Trump shows us the path forward. Will we follow? The world—and our future—hangs in the balance.


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