McConnell: Trump has some very extreme isolationists at the Department of Defense
Mitch McConnell Critiques Trump’s National Security Approach Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently offered a sharp critique of President Trump’s national security strategy during an interview, part of a broader trend of public comments encouraging military action in Iran and beyond. He noted that the president’s current stance is notably isolationist. “The Department of Defense, you […]
Trump’s first Cabinet picks decidedly not isolationists: Ukraine, Israel breathe a sigh of relief
Despite his own isolationist views, the first nominee for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration clearly comes from the traditionalist wing of the Republican Party. On Tuesday, President Trump officially announced that Rep. Michael Walz (R-Fla.) will become his national security adviser. According to people familiar with the matter, President Trump intends to nominate Sen. Marco […]
McConnell blasts isolationists and defense skeptics in D-Day anniversary op-ed
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) warned against embracing isolationism and those skeptical of building up defense on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. McConnell detailed his thoughts on what the anniversary means for U.S. foreign policy when faced with threats to democracy in an op-ed published in the New York Times. Eighty years ago today, […]