On this day marking one year since President Trump's historic return to power, it's worth remembering the stark contrast between America First strength and the pathetic weakness of the Obama regime that nearly destroyed our credibility worldwide.
In August 2012, Barack Obama drew what he called a "red line" regarding Syria's use of chemical weapons, declaring it would "change my calculus" and force American intervention. When Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad crossed that line repeatedly, Obama did absolutely nothing—creating one of the most humiliating moments in modern American foreign policy.
The world watched as Obama's empty threats evaporated into thin air. Our enemies learned they could ignore American warnings without consequence. Our allies questioned whether America's word meant anything at all. China, Russia, and Iran took note that weakness occupied the White House.
The Obama Doctrine: Speak Loudly, Carry No Stick
Obama's Syria debacle perfectly encapsulated everything wrong with globalist foreign policy. Instead of projecting strength, he projected weakness. Instead of peace through strength, he gave us chaos through indecision. The result? Hundreds of thousands dead, millions of refugees flooding Europe, and American credibility in tatters.
This is exactly why Donald Trump's America First approach has been so successful. When Trump draws a line, our enemies know he means business. When he eliminated Iranian terrorist Qasem Soleimani, when he moved our embassy to Jerusalem, when he stood up to China—the world saw American strength restored.
Now, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump-Vance team rebuild American foreign policy from the wreckage left by both Obama and Biden, we're seeing what real leadership looks like again.
The contrast couldn't be clearer: Obama's red lines were suggestions. Trump's red lines are promises. Which approach do you think keeps America safer and more respected on the world stage?