“I'm proud here to stand with Ed Gallrein, because he led warriors in combat. When conservatives are fighting the most radical left in American history, too often Massie's instinct is to throw elbows at fellow Republicans...You can send a warrior, reinforcements for the president in our shared fight against the radical left. Or you can send an obstructionist.
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Secretary of Defense • Minnesota
Secretary of Defense since January 2025. Former Fox News host and Army veteran.
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“The ceasefire is not over. Iran's attacks on shipping and the UAE are completely illegal, completely illegitimate and completely unacceptable — but they do not constitute a termination of the ceasefire between US forces and Iran.
“We are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops. The hostilities that began on February 28 have terminated.
“The biggest challenge, the biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and some Republicans. Two months in, on an existential fight for the safety of the American people — Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb.
“Ships will be sailing through Hormuz. It's time for the rest of the world to step up and ensure that that stays open, after President Trump and the War Department brought Iran to the place where they are voluntarily opening it right now.
“We had a target set, locked and loaded — infrastructure, bridges, power plants. Iran knew exactly the scope of what we were capable of. We'll be hanging around. We're not going anywhere. Our troops are prepared to defend, prepared to go on offense, prepared to restart at a moment's notice. This agreement means that they will never, ever possess a nuclear weapon.
“When he was finally able to activate his emergency transponder, his first message was simple and it was powerful. He sent a message: 'God is good.' You see, shot down on a Friday — Good Friday — hidden in a cave, a crevice, all of Saturday and rescued on Sunday. Flown out of Iran as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday, a pilot reborn. Over this Easter weekend, the United States military has once again proved why we possess the greatest fighting force the world has ever known.
“I ask you to pray every day, on bended knee, with your family, in your schools, in your churches, in the name of Jesus Christ.
“Let every round find its mark against the enemies of righteousness and our great nation. Give them wisdom in every decision, endurance for the trial ahead, unbreakable unity, and overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy. We ask these things with bold confidence in the mighty and powerful name of Jesus Christ.
“The Pentagon closed its Correspondents' Corridor — where journalists have worked for decades — and required reporters entering the building to be accompanied by an escort at all times. Hegseth's team implemented the new restrictions three days after a federal judge ruled the original policy unconstitutional.
“Just as Al Qaeda waged war on our homeland, these cartels are waging war on our border and our people. There will be no refuge or forgiveness — only justice.
“Hegseth responded to The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and other outlets announcing they would not sign the Pentagon's restrictive press policy with a single emoji: a goodbye wave.
“If the words I'm speaking today are making your heart sink, then you should do the honorable thing and resign. We would thank you for your service.
“The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, don't-hurt-anyone's-feelings leadership ends right now.
“You think CQ Brown will think intuitively about external threats and internal readiness? No chance. He built his generalship dutifully pursuing the radical positions of left-wing politicians, who in turn rewarded him with promotions.