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The ramifications of a decision by six Democrats in Congress, already known as the "seditious six," to promote to the U.S. military the defiance of presidential orders, still remain to be seen.
One senator, Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly, could be subject to military discipline for promoting dissension within the ranks. The FBI is looking into the statements by the others.
President Donald Trump has reminded Americans of the penalties for sedition and treason, and now there are online reports that a group linked to leftist billionaire George Soros has been "fomenting sedition" for the military "around the same time a 'script" went out to Democrat members of Congress urging rebellion."
Soros, of course, long has pursued radical leftist and globalist agendas, almost always in direct opposition to Trump's agenda for making America "Great Again."
He's now in the process of turning over his empire to his son, Alex, who perhaps is even more extreme.
For example, the Soros empire of activists recently has been accused of pushing the recent government shutdown, the Schumer Shutdown, which happened over Democrats' demands that Congress spend more than a trillion dollars on their pet projects.
Reporter Eric Daugherty said, "It's been revealed that a nonprofit linked to George Soros is fomenting sedition within the military around the same time a 'script' went out to Democrat members of Congress urging rebellion within the ranks against President Trump. There are also links to ANTIFA. On November 11th – just days before the video – the National Lawyers Guild published a page urging service members to refuse 'illegal' orders. The same talking point in the video. Win Without War has put up a billboard in NC urging chaos and dissent within the ranks, a group linked to a 501(c)(4) backed by Soros' Open Society. The group was previously named New Security Action. As per @DataRepublican, Win Without War is partnered with the National Lawyers Guild. National Lawyers Guild is a supporter of antifa. And to wrap it all together? Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) said on national TV a 'script' was sent to him. He ended up not participating, but admitted it was coordinated from an external party. There it is."
In fact, Win Without War has been open in its defense of the Democrats in Congress calling for disobedient troops.
"Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin and Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan sent servicemembers a crucial reminder that they should disobey illegal orders 48 hours later, Trump accused them of sedition and called for their arrest and execution. It's an unprecedented incitement of violence against political opponents, who were targeted simply for encouraging servicemembers to uphold the law and their oath to the Constitution," the organization claimed.
Online reaction, however, was clear about which side Americans should choose.
Trump already was working on it, apparently.
A related development had GOP members of Congress issuing their own call to the troops, to "stand strong" for law and order.
While the Democrats complained of "illegal orders," without being able to identify any, Fox News, reported Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, said, "I've flown combat missions, and I know what happens when people disobey an order. This cannot happen to the men and women who are serving right now."
The report said, "Republicans argue the Democrats' video risks undermining the military's chain of command, while the Democrats insist they were simply reminding service members not to carry out 'illegal' actions."
It was Secretary of War Pete Hegseth who called on the military to investigate Kelly, as he's still subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, while the FBI is on the others.
Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., a Gulf War veteran, specifically criticized Kelly's role in the video, Fox reported. He said, "What he said was egregious for multiple reasons. I thought it was very dishonest of him to say, 'We have your back.' No, they don't."
On "The Story," Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer called the Democrats' video "unacceptable."
"The question that needs to be asked to all of them is, do you just not trust our men and women in uniform anymore? Is that the issue or is it the fact that you don't like what the president's doing?" he said.
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Calling the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., Wednesday a "cowardly, dastardly act," U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Trump requested 500 more Guard troops be called up to serve in the nation's capital.
"This will only stiffen our resolve" to continue to secure Washington, D.C., Hegseth said. "President Trump will never back down."
Several Cabinet members have released statements decrying the shooting and asking for the nation's prayers.
President Donald Trump’s bold bid to slam the brakes on the Ukraine war just hit a brick wall courtesy of the Kremlin.
The latest twist in this geopolitical chess game sees Moscow flat-out rejecting a European counter-proposal to the U.S. peace plan, throwing a wrench into Trump’s high-speed diplomatic efforts while exposing a fractured Western alliance, Newsmax reported.
Last week, the Trump administration rolled out a 28-point framework to end the grinding conflict in Ukraine. This plan raised eyebrows among European allies and Kyiv for its apparent nods to Russian demands.
European governments and Ukraine, rattled by concessions on NATO and territorial issues in the U.S. draft, scrambled to voice their concerns over what they see as a tilt toward Moscow’s interests.
Over the weekend in Geneva, U.S. and Ukrainian officials huddled to tweak the original document, striving to address Kyiv’s objections without scrapping the whole thing, according to the Associated Press.
Meanwhile, Europe went rogue, crafting its own revised proposal with altered terms on NATO and land arrangements—only to have Russia slap it down on Monday, per Reuters.
The Kremlin’s snub of the EU’s version, dubbed “completely unconstructive” by adviser Yuri Ushakov, signals Moscow’s refusal to entertain anything but the American blueprint (Reuters).
Let’s unpack that—Russia’s cherry-picking the U.S. plan while dismissing Europe’s input reeks of a divide-and-conquer tactic, exploiting cracks in Western unity to keep the upper hand.
Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down late last week, stating the U.S. proposal could be a foundation for peace if Ukraine signs on, while ominously warning of further military advances if Kyiv balks (Reuters).
That’s a not-so-subtle jab at Ukraine, with Putin dangling a carrot and a stick while Trump races to corral a cohesive Western stance.
Adding fuel to the fire, Ushakov noted that many elements of the U.S. draft align with Moscow’s views, cementing Russia’s insistence on negotiating solely from that document (Reuters).
Here’s the rub: while Russia cozying up to the U.S. plan might seem like a win for Trump, it’s a diplomatic tightrope when allies like Ukraine and Europe are visibly uneasy.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been vocal, pinpointing the “main problem” as the legal recognition of Russian control over eastern territories he calls “stolen” (news data).
That’s a gut punch to any peace talk—how do you negotiate when the core issue is land Kyiv sees as rightfully theirs, while Moscow holds the ground and the U.S. plan seemingly leans toward compromise?
Trump now faces a Herculean task: aligning Ukraine’s justified grievances and Europe’s hesitations with his administration’s framework to present a united front to a Kremlin that’s playing hardball. This isn’t just diplomacy; it’s a high-stakes poker game where folding isn’t an option. And while the left might spin this as reckless cowboy politics, conservatives see Trump’s push as a refreshing rejection of endless wars and bureaucratic dithering.
Hold onto your hats, folks—most Americans are saying a resounding "no" to military action in Venezuela, even as tensions simmer and the U.S. ramps up its presence in the region.
A recent CBS News/YouGov poll, alongside escalating military moves and stark government warnings, paints a picture of a nation wary of entanglement in yet another foreign conflict while the Trump administration sharpens its focus on Venezuelan entities, The Hill reported.
The poll, conducted between Nov. 19 and 21 with 2,489 respondents and a margin of error of 2.4 percentage points, revealed a striking 70% of Americans oppose U.S. military involvement in Venezuela, with only 30% in favor.
Public awareness of the situation isn’t exactly front-page news for everyone, though—only 20% of respondents had heard “a lot” about the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela, while 40% heard “some,” and a combined 39% heard “not much” or “nothing at all.”
Despite this lukewarm engagement, the message is clear: most folks aren’t itching for another overseas fight, especially when the progressive crowd often pushes for endless intervention under the guise of humanitarianism.
Let’s rewind a bit—recently, the U.S. military has beefed up its footprint near Venezuela, most notably deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean, a move that’s hard to ignore.
On top of that, President Trump has greenlit CIA covert operations within Venezuela, signaling a willingness to play hardball with a regime many conservatives view as a destabilizing force in the Western Hemisphere.
Then there’s the Federal Aviation Administration stepping in with a stern warning for pilots, advising them to “exercise caution” near Venezuela due to a “worsening security situation and heightened military activity,” as stated in their recent advisory.
The FAA didn’t mince words, noting that “threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes” in the Maiquetia Flight Information Region—a chilling reminder of how volatile things have gotten.
Just last Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dropped another bombshell, announcing that designating Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization opens up new avenues for action against the alleged drug cartel, which officials claim is tied to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Hegseth himself put it bluntly: “Well, it brings a whole bunch of new options to the United States.” While that’s music to the ears of those fed up with narco-trafficking networks, it’s worth asking if these “options” will drag us deeper into a quagmire most Americans want no part of.
After all, the poll numbers don’t lie—70% opposition isn’t a rounding error, and it reflects a broader fatigue with military overreach, a sentiment often drowned out by the left’s sanctimonious calls for global policing.
From a conservative standpoint, targeting entities like Cartel de los Soles makes sense—drug trafficking and corruption are real threats to regional stability, and Maduro’s regime has long been a thorn in America’s side.
Yet, empathy for the average American’s reluctance must be acknowledged; after decades of costly interventions, the appetite for boots on the ground is understandably thin, especially when domestic issues like border security and inflation loom large.
So, while the Trump administration’s tougher stance on Venezuela might resonate with those who prioritize national strength, the public’s clear message—backed by hard data—suggests a need for restraint over saber-rattling, lest we stumble into another endless conflict.
President Trump has ignited a firestorm by accusing Democratic lawmakers of sedition for urging U.S. service members to reject unlawful orders, The Hill reported.
This controversy centers on Trump's escalating rhetoric against a group of Democratic legislators with military and intelligence backgrounds who released a video advising troops to defy illegal directives, prompting the president to demand their imprisonment while the White House clarifies he does not seek their execution.
The saga began earlier this week when several Democratic lawmakers, including Sens. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Mark Kelly of Arizona, alongside Reps. Jason Crow of Colorado, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, released a video message.
In it, they emphasized that service members are not obligated to follow commands that breach the law or the Constitution. “No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution,” the lawmakers stated in the video released earlier in the week. Their message, while not targeting a specific White House policy, comes amid scrutiny of recent deadly strikes in the Caribbean authorized by the Trump administration against boats suspected of drug trafficking, strikes lacking clear legal justification.
Trump didn’t take kindly to this, and by Thursday, he was firing off posts on Truth Social, labeling the lawmakers’ actions as treacherous and questioning whether they should be locked up. His words were sharp, accusing them of undermining authority with what he called seditious conduct. It’s hard to ignore the irony of a video meant to protect constitutional integrity being spun as a betrayal of the nation.
By late Saturday, Trump doubled down on his platform, Truth Social, with posts that pulled no punches. “THE TRAITORS THAT TOLD THE MILITARY TO DISOBEY MY ORDERS SHOULD BE IN JAIL RIGHT NOW, NOT ROAMING THE FAKE NEWS NETWORKS TRYING TO EXPLAIN THAT WHAT THEY SAID WAS OK,” Trump declared on Truth Social on Saturday night. One has to wonder if this level of heat is aimed at accountability or just silencing dissent.
Trump went further, branding their behavior as “sedition at the highest level” and a “major crime” in additional posts that night. He even claimed that numerous legal scholars back his view that the lawmakers committed a grave offense. While legal minds may debate the definition of sedition, this rhetoric feels more like a political sledgehammer than a courtroom argument.
On Thursday, Trump had already hinted at severe consequences, suggesting that such seditious acts could warrant the ultimate penalty. He quickly stirred the pot by mentioning that this behavior might be “punishable by death” in one of his Truth Social updates. Thankfully, cooler heads in the administration stepped in to dial that back.
Enter White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who moved swiftly to clarify that Trump does not advocate for executing the lawmakers. When directly asked by a reporter if the president wanted such an extreme outcome, Leavitt firmly responded with a “no.” This clarification is a relief, though it doesn’t erase the initial shock of the president’s words.
Leavitt didn’t stop there, arguing that encouraging active-duty personnel to defy the chain of command is a dangerous precedent for sitting members of Congress to set. She stressed that the president’s primary goal is to see these lawmakers held accountable for their statements. It’s a fair point—military discipline matters—but one can’t help but ask if this accountability push risks chilling legitimate constitutional discourse.
The backdrop of this clash isn’t trivial; the Trump administration’s recent Caribbean strikes on suspected drug boats have raised eyebrows for lacking transparent legal grounding. Unlike standard law enforcement protocols for drug interdiction, no clear evidence has been presented to justify these deadly actions. This context likely fueled the lawmakers’ video, though they avoided naming specific policies.
Trump’s supporters might argue he’s right to call out any perceived undermining of presidential authority, especially in military matters. After all, a unified chain of command is critical to national security, and public statements like these could sow confusion among troops. Yet, there’s a flip side—shouldn’t service members be reminded of their duty to uphold the Constitution above all?
The Democratic lawmakers likely see their video as a patriotic act, a safeguard against potential overreach. But to Trump and his base, it’s a direct challenge to executive power, perhaps even a reckless one. The tension here is real: loyalty to the commander-in-chief versus loyalty to the founding document.
Leavitt’s warning about the dangers of defying military hierarchy carries weight, especially in a polarized climate where trust in institutions is already fragile. Still, the administration’s response—calling for accountability without defining it—leaves room for interpretation, and not always the charitable kind.
As this story unfolds, the core question remains: where’s the line between dissent and disloyalty? Trump’s fiery language and the Democrats’ bold video have turned a nuanced debate into a political lightning rod. For now, the White House insists it’s about responsibility, not retribution, but the president’s own words keep the heat turned up high.
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The Somalian community in Minnesota has been in the headlines recently, with a report showing massive financial support coming from it for terrorists in Africa, and President Donald Trump's decision to end protected status for the immigrants there.
But now a video has surfaced in which a Minnesota sheriff is trying to reassure the community.
In fact, he's promising that he, as a Somalian, and other Somali police officers, are there to protect Somalians.
"As Somalian police officers, we work for you (Somalians) day and night, we stand for you and serve you," he said. "You know, we came to this country as refugees. There were no Somalian police officers, so now that we have been hired, it means we are working for our own people (Somalians). We understand the culture, we understand the language, we understand the way of life.
"That's why we are different from foreigners or white officers. We help bridge that gap. Know this, every Somalian police officer, whether you're in the homeland or aboard, works for you (Somalians)."
The sheriff was speaking Somalian during his announcement.
Social media comments included, "Minnesotastan" and "His priorities are misaligned. He should be concerned about every citizen…"
Another said, "There is a problem in Minnesota."
Actually, a recent research project by City-Journal is charging that because of the huge Somalian community that has moved into Minnesota as well as its reliance on public programs, and the ability to channel money back to Somalia, Minnesota state taxpayers now are the biggest single source of funding for the Muslim terror network of al-Shabaab.
The report charges the Minnesota social programs are drowning in fraud, and "Billions in taxpayer dollars have been stolen during the administration of Governor Tim Walz alone. Democratic state officials, overseeing one of the most generous welfare regimes in the country, are asleep at the switch. And the media, duty-bound by progressive pieties, refuse to connect the dots."
The schemes involve hundreds of millions of dollars.
Because of the reporting, Trump ordered an end to the Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota.
Federal officials may designate that status if nationals cannot return safely to their home countries.
"Minnesota, under Governor Waltz, is a hub of fraudulent money laundering activity. I am, as President of the United States, hereby terminating, effective immediately the Temporary Protected Status (TPS program) for Somalis in Minnesota. Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of dollars are missing. Send them back to where they came from. It's OVER!," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
In fact, a Somali police officer a few years back was accused of shooting and killing a Minneapolis woman who had called police for help.
Justine Diamond had recently gotten engaged. She called police twice to report what apparently was an attack in her neighborhood, and as she approached the responding police car, Mohamed Mohamed Noor, an officer, shot and killed her. He was convicted of murder but was later sentenced to prison for manslaughter, and he has since been released.
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An expert on China and its antagonism toward Christianity has testified that the communist regime there, under Xi Jinping, has now entered a new phase, a higher level of persecution.
"[T]he CCP under this dictator, Xi Jinping, has launched a war against the faith," explained Bob Fu, the founder of the Christian human rights group ChinaAid, in a congressional hearing.
"Instead of the old paradigm of controlling Christian churches and other independent religions in the past, now they [have] launched the all-out war to eliminate any independent Christian churches and even … the thoughts of independence and other religious minorities as well."
A report in the Washington Stand explains he continued, "When Xi Jinping took power, he launched three or four wars. [The first] war [was] against the cross and the forced demolition of the cross campaign. All of a sudden, the wooden cross was declared as the enemy of the state, as a national security threat. It really shows how fragile, actually, how fearful this militaristic, atheistic regime [is], and thousands of crosses were taken down. If you don't take down the cross voluntarily — these are government sanctioned churches — the pastors were even arrested. Some were sentenced to 12 to 15 years imprisonment.
"And then [there was] the war against the Bible, especially the access of the Bible to children. Millions of Chinese Christian children were ordered to sign a Communist party-prepared form to renounce their faith in public, and the Bible was totally forbidden to be in the hands of the Chinese children. And then, of course, the [current] war against the Christian leaders."
The subject of the communist regime's crackdown on Christians and other faiths, revealing the campaign is not only a human rights issue but is a threat to U.S. national security, appeared during a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing.
There Muslim and Buddhist advocates joined Christians in testifying against the brutal repression to which ordinary Chinese people are subjected for simply choosing to practice their faith.
"Former senator and international religious freedom ambassador Sam Brownback noted that despite the Xi Jinping regime's imprisonment of 10 Catholic bishops and countless other Christians, the communist government 'has not paid a dime' for its religious freedom abuses even though it has been officially designated as a 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) by the U.S.," the report explained.
Fu, who also explained the surging anti-faith agenda in China on "Washington Watch," said the latest targets are Christian leaders.
"[T]wo days ago, all 18 of the criminally detained [Zion Church leaders] were formally arrested," he reported. "That means they will go to trial and face a long sentence. And the CCP even criminalized the tithes and offerings — [a] Christian practice for centuries. Many pastors were arrested for simply receiving or organizing the tithing and offering of the church. The pastor Yang Rongli and her husband received 15 years and nearly 10 years, respectively … and other pastors also received various years of sentence for being accused of fraud. So this [is] the new trend."
The looming national security issues were cited by Grace Jin Drexel, the daughter of imprisoned Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, the report said.
He was among about two dozen pastors and workers of Zion Church, a non-government-approved house church with 10,000 members, arrested just weeks ago.
The communists viewed it as a threat since it didn't agree to install government-operated spy cameras at its locations.
Drexel explained she's been subjected to harassment in the United States from those who claim they are U.S. federal agents.
Fu also noted the transnational implications.
"[W]e have seen [that] the Communist Party is not satisfied by just controlling the churches and synagogues and mosques and Buddhist temples inside China, but they also extend their long arms overseas [to] American soil by establishing their overseas police stations."
He said, "[CCP operatives] surrounded my own home in West Texas and forced my whole family into exile from [our] home for three months back [in] 2020. Their only purpose [was] to intimidate and to silence our voice for freedom for the persecuted brothers and sisters and many Chinese pastors, even in the U.S."
In a powerful display of resolve, President Donald Trump welcomed 17 freed Israeli hostages and their families to the White House on Thursday, marking a significant moment in his administration’s efforts to broker peace in the Middle East, as Just the News reports.
This gathering, held one month after Trump played a key role in securing their release from Hamas, underscored his 20-point plan to end Israel’s prolonged conflict with the group, a deal that also saw Israel release over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.
These hostages, the last living ones freed by Hamas after a grueling two-year war, represent a hard-fought victory for diplomacy over destruction.
Just a day before the White House event, the former hostages met with high-ranking U.S. officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
These discussions likely set the stage for the emotional and symbolic meeting with Trump, where personal stories of survival took center stage over bureaucratic handshakes.
Among those present was Matan Angrest, captured while defending the Nahal Oz outpost, whose ordeal Trump highlighted as a testament to enduring strength.
Trump didn’t mince words, telling Angrest and the group, “You’re not a hostage anymore. Today you’re heroes,” adding, “We love you all, and our country loves you all. You’re amazing people."
Let’s unpack that -- calling them heroes isn’t just rhetoric; it’s a rejection of the victimhood narrative so often peddled by progressive circles, instead honoring individual grit and national pride.
Angrest’s story, in particular, moved Trump, who noted the severe beatings the young defender endured, yet marveled at his recovery with a nod to his robust spirit.
Twins Gali and Ziv Berman, also among the freed, presented Trump with a mezuzah from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, a community devastated by horrific events on Oct. 7, 2023.
Their accompanying letter explained, “This mezuzah was lovingly removed from the door of Gali's room in our home... a community that endured unspeakable horrors,” and thanked Trump for his role in their survival.
That’s not just a gift; it’s a profound gesture, a reminder that faith and resilience outlast even the darkest of times—something the left’s endless focus on grievance often overlooks.
Trump’s broader remarks to the group emphasized inspiration beyond any single community, framing their courage as a universal call to perseverance.
The administration’s facilitation of this release deal, tied to a comprehensive plan to halt the conflict, shows a commitment to results over empty promises -- a refreshing change from years of diplomatic gridlock.
As this White House meeting proves, Trump’s approach prioritizes real outcomes for real people, not just headlines, offering a model of leadership that cuts through the noise of woke posturing with tangible hope.
An American citizen who served jail time in Saudi Arabia and was banned from leaving the country after his release in 2023 will now be released after a meeting between Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump at the White House.
Police in Saudi Arabia arrested 75-year-old Saad Almadi during a family visit in 2021 after he suggested on X that a street in the country's capital be renamed after Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist who died at a Saudi Arabian consulate in 2018.
He was accused of terrorism for that criticism of the Saudi royal family, sentenced to 13 years in jail, but was only jailed until 2023. He was not allowed to leave the country after being released, however.
Almadi's family was grateful for his release and credited Trump with arranging it.
"This day would not have been possible without President Donald Trump and the tireless efforts of his administration,” the Almadi family said in a statement after his release was announced. “We are deeply grateful to Dr. Sebastian Gorka and the team at the National Security Council, as well as everyone at the State Department.”
Why did the Saudi royal family consider Almadi's post to be critical of it?
Because there have been long-standing accusations that the crown prince ordered the operation that took Khashoggi out, even though Salman denies that he did so.
And how does criticizing the royal family of Saudi Arabia get turned into terrorism?
Well, you're on your own with that one.
In addition to Almadi's release, Trump also seemed to get another $400,000 in U.S. investments out of Salman.
It was a very productive meeting, by all accounts.
Trump has often bragged about his positive relationship with Saudi Arabia, but it hasn't always been evident in how the country has treated the U.S.
Now, Salman seems to be pleased with Trump's policies and appreciative that Trump is letting the whole Khashoggi thing slide. Not sure if that's a good idea or not, but I guess it's water under the $1 billion bridge now.
President Donald Trump has just clinched the highest foreign policy approval rating of any 21st-century commander-in-chief at this stage of a second term.
At a solid 43 percent approval on foreign affairs, Trump outshines his predecessors and sets a new benchmark, though domestic economic woes could overshadow this win as the 2026 midterms loom.
Let’s break this down. Trump’s current 43 percent approval on foreign policy towers over George W. Bush’s 36 percent and Barack Obama’s 37 percent at similar points in their second terms.
Even more striking, Trump has boosted his own record from a 35 percent approval in his first term to this impressive 43 percent now. That’s a leap worth noting, showing a growing confidence in his global strategy.
On specific issues like the Israel-Hamas War, Trump’s net approval stands at a respectable +3. Compare that to Joe Biden’s staggering net disapproval of -37 on the same conflict, and you’ve got a 40-point gap that’s hard to ignore.
“In other words, Trump’s net approval on the Israel-Hamas War is 40 points higher —40!— than Biden’s,” the data reveals. That’s not just a gap; it’s a canyon, highlighting a clear public preference for Trump’s approach on this volatile issue.
Some are even whispering that Trump’s foreign policy legacy could rival the likes of Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan. It’s a bold claim, but with numbers like these, the comparison isn’t entirely far-fetched.
“That is all great news for Trump’s legacy, which, I’m confident, will loom every bit as large as Franklin Roosevelt’s and Ronald Reagan’s,” the story suggests. While history will be the ultimate judge, these approval stats lay a strong foundation for such lofty predictions.
Yet, let’s not get too carried away with global triumphs. The upcoming 2026 midterm elections, which will shape the final two years of Trump’s presidency, are unlikely to be swayed by foreign policy wins.
Instead, the electorate’s focus seems laser-locked on domestic struggles like soaring gas prices, pricey groceries, and the dream of homeownership slipping further out of reach. Foreign policy may earn applause, but pocketbook pain hits harder.
The stakes for 2026 couldn’t be higher. If Democrats seize control of the U.S. House, expect a storm of investigations and possibly even impeachment attempts aimed at Trump and the Republican Party.
Adding to the drama, congressional Democrats are rumored to have their sights set on Vice President JD Vance. Their apparent goal? Weaken his standing ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run.
It’s a calculated move, turning the political arena into a battlefield where personal finances, not peace accords, dictate the outcome. Voters aren’t likely to care about Middle East stability when they’re wincing at the gas pump.
Foreign policy matters, no doubt, but it’s often drowned out by the everyday grind of economic reality. As the 2026 midterms approach, Trump’s impressive overseas record might just be a footnote if the economy doesn’t turn around.
So, while Trump’s foreign policy numbers are a feather in his cap, the road ahead looks bumpy. The real test will be whether his administration can tackle the domestic discontent that could define his final years in office.