In 2016, President Obama called me the second most dangerous man in the world. My offense was simple. I was advising Candidate and then President-Elect Donald J. Trump on national security policy.
This led to the initiation of Operation Crossfire Razor in the summer of 2016 (during the campaign), before I held any official position or served as National Security Advisor.
As the senior national security campaign advisor with thirty-three years in uniform and former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, I was targeted for my knowledge and fierce independence.
The Steele dossier, FISA warrants, and coordinated surveillance were all intended to undermine my credibility and reputation before I could serve our country.
Ms. Svetlana Lokhova faced similar treatment, being falsely accused as a Russian agent (a complete lie), while I ended up being prosecuted on unfounded charges (all of which were eventually dismissed for egregious government misconduct).
Both myself and Ms. Lohkova were seen as obstacles. This is what happens when a weaponized intelligence community, Justice Department, and the most senior law enforcement apparatus decide a presidential election outcome is unacceptable (can you say coup d’etat).
I strongly encourage you to read "The Grand Conspiracy" to review the most comprehensive and readable documented record of Crossfire Hurricane (eg., Russia-Gate).
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America’s political leadership must be clear about the purpose of every conflict that puts our people, our security, and our resources at risk.
What outcomes are we trying to achieve?
What conditions would tell us the mission has succeeded?
Who will verify those conditions?
These are practical questions. In the Middle East, military action must serve a defined political objective along with a path to ending the fighting. In Europe, every American commitment should be measured against a realistic prospect for peace. We should know what we are asking our allies to do, what negotiations are meant to accomplish, and what would allow the United States to reduce its involvement responsibly.
A strike can destroy a target. Another shipment can sustain a fight. Neither, by itself, tells us how a war ends. If circumstances change or the objective proves unreachable, we must have the discipline to reassess, and if necessary, change our course.
Continuing along the same path because we have already ...
On October 14th, join me in Washington, D.C. for the Gold Institute’s Second Annual Indo-Pacific Summit.
We are bringing together ambassadors, government officials, national security experts, and business leaders for an important discussion about the future of the U.S.–Korea alliance and the security of the Indo-Pacific.
The alliance between our two nations was forged through tremendous sacrifice. This summit is an opportunity to remember our history while having the serious conversations necessary to strengthen this relationship for the future.
Political indoctrination has no business in an American military uniform. Every hour spent pushing divisive ideology is an hour taken from preparing our troops to fight, survive, and win.
I served this nation in uniform for over 33 years. Commanders have a sacred responsibility to bring their people home. That requires uncompromising standards, competent leadership, and absolute trust within the ranks. Leaders who sacrifice those requirements for political approval have failed the troops entrusted to them.
That is why I stand with STARRS, Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services. These military veterans and concerned citizens are working to eliminate CRT and DEI ideology from our armed forces and defend a military built on merit, readiness, accountability, and excellence.
Ability NOT appearance.
Unity NOT division.
Service NOT self.
Socialism and radical identity politics deserve a forceful answer from Americans who intend to remain free. Stop surrendering the argument. Defend ...
Let me tell you something straight up—President Trump’s tariffs are a bold, decisive strike for America’s soul. This isn’t just about trade; it’s about taking back what’s ours—our jobs, industries, and our pride. For too long, we’ve let the globalists and the weak-kneed elites sell us out to foreign powers who don’t give a damn about the American worker.