Two years after the deadly Lahaina fires that killed over 100 innocent Americans, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard got emotional on Fox News talking about Hawaii’s recovery. The former Democrat turned patriot couldn’t hold back tears as she praised how the community turned to faith and each other when their own government failed them. It’s a powerful reminder that real Americans don’t wait for Washington to save them.
The August 2023 wildfire was a complete disaster made worse by government incompetence at every level. Families were left without power, clean water, or basic communication for days while bureaucrats sat in their offices. Parents had to bathe their children with bottled water because officials couldn’t even keep the water safe to drink.
Gabbard, who wisely left the radical Democrat party, called out the pathetic response from local leaders during the crisis. The mayor didn’t even show his face until two weeks after people were dying and losing everything they owned. That’s the kind of leadership failure that makes real Americans sick to their stomachs.
Even worse, government officials immediately started talking about taking land away from fire victims to build government housing. Families who lost everything were being told the state might just grab their property for so-called affordable housing projects. This is exactly the kind of big government overreach that destroys the American dream.
But the people of Lahaina didn’t give up or wait for government handouts. They turned to their faith in God and started rebuilding their community with their own hands. Churches, local businesses, and neighbors stepped up when politicians failed them completely.
President Trump understands this kind of American spirit, which is why Gabbard now serves in his administration. She praised Trump’s latest peace deals and his commitment to putting America first instead of wasting money on foreign wars. Real leaders support communities that help themselves instead of creating more government dependency.
The contrast couldn’t be clearer between Trump’s strong leadership and the weak response we saw during the fires. While local Democrats were planning land grabs, Trump was already thinking about how to help Americans rebuild better than before. That’s the difference between a real president and career politicians.
This story shows why faith, family, and community matter more than any government program ever could. When disaster strikes, it’s not Washington bureaucrats who save the day – it’s ordinary Americans who roll up their sleeves and get to work.
