Staff Reports
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s defiant refusal to cede Ukrainian territory to Russian aggressors underscores the brutal reality of Putin’s invasion, but it’s President Trump’s “peace through strength” doctrine that’s capturing the American imagination. A recent survey reveals 64% of Americans crave proactive U.S. leadership on the world stage, rejecting the timid isolationism of past administrations that let tyrants like Putin and Xi Jinping run rampant. This isn’t blind interventionism—it’s the responsible exercise of power to protect U.S. interests, deter enemies, and back allies who share our values, proving that a confident America keeps the peace better than weakness ever could.
The White House’s freshly unveiled national security strategy marks a pivotal shift, what insiders call the “Trump Corollary,” ditching vague great-power obsession for laser-focused threats right in our backyard. Drug cartels flooding the Western Hemisphere with fentanyl and migrants overwhelming our borders now top the list, demanding military muscle to crush trafficking networks that kill 100,000 Americans yearly. Fully 62% of respondents back using force against these narco-terrorists, treating the opioid crisis like the homeland invasion it is—because endless diplomacy with murderers has only fattened their wallets while devastating our communities.
Public sentiment aligns perfectly with Trump’s vision: 71% believe a robust military deters war, including 79% of MAGA Republicans who demand America lead, not follow. China edges out Russia as the top threat (48% vs. 26%), yet 65% support arming Ukraine with Tomahawks to bleed Putin dry without committing U.S. boots. This pragmatic stance—aid yes, endless cash no—honors our commitments while husbanding resources for the real fights, like sealing the southern border and starving cartels of their profits.
Zelenskyy’s resolve buys time, but Trump’s strategy flips the script from reactive handouts to offensive dominance, putting American security first. No more pouring billions into European freeloaders while fentanyl floods our streets or China eyes Taiwan. Voters see through the media’s defeatist spin, rallying behind a policy that projects power, crushes cartels, and makes adversaries think twice.
As global tensions simmer, this survey signals a mandate for Trump’s playbook: Build the wall abroad with carrier groups and drones, back Ukraine smartly to weaken Russia, and unleash hell on drug lords poisoning our kids. Weakness invites war; strength secures peace. America stands ready to lead—putting citizens first, enemies last.
