Kayleigh McEnany ripped into the Biden administration on Fox News, arguing that across the globe leaders and adversaries alike have watched a president who projects hesitation and invites disrespect. McEnany reminded viewers that under President Trump there was a clear message of deterrence — actions that signaled consequences — while, she said, the current administration’s missteps in Afghanistan and elsewhere broadcast a different, weaker posture.
That contrast is not mere spin; McEnany pointed to real-world examples where decisive action mattered, from targeted operations against terrorist leaders to rescues of American hostages, achievements she credits to a commander-in-chief willing to give the military the green light. Conservatives rightly ask why America’s deterrence should be squandered by timidity at the top, and McEnany’s critique taps into a larger concern about who we trust to keep this nation safe.
She also reminded audiences bluntly that the pattern since Biden took office has been a string of crises few predicted would follow so swiftly — a blunt assessment echoed across conservative outlets — and argued that leadership matters when the world is watching for signs of resolve. McEnany’s line that “when President Trump was president, you didn’t see crisis after crisis” isn’t just partisan boasting; it’s a challenge to policymakers who claim competence while allowing strategic setbacks to pile up.
The takeaway for patriots concerned about American strength is clear: we need leaders who understand deterrence, speak with clarity, and back our troops without hesitation. If Republicans are serious about national security, they must press this case relentlessly and offer voters a clear alternative that restores respect for the United States overseas.
