The Trump administration is delivering on its promise to put America First in foreign policy, with Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby defending a bold new strategy that demands our NATO allies finally pay their fair share instead of freeloading off American taxpayers.
Colby's comments come as President Trump continues his masterful reshaping of the NATO alliance, forcing European nations to step up and take responsibility for their own defense rather than expecting Americans to foot the bill for their security blanket.
The Pentagon official's reference to outdated "Cold War mentality" perfectly captures what's wrong with the Washington establishment's approach to foreign policy. For decades, the Deep State and military-industrial complex have operated under the failed assumption that America must police the world while our allies sit back and collect the benefits.
"We're not going back to the days when America carries the entire burden while our allies get rich off our protection," a senior administration source told reporters.
This is exactly the kind of common-sense leadership that got Trump elected twice. Why should hardworking Americans sacrifice their tax dollars to defend wealthy European nations that can afford their own defense but choose not to? It's corporate welfare on a global scale, and Trump is finally calling it out.
Deep State Resistance Expected
Of course, the usual suspects in the mainstream media and foreign policy blob are already crying about "isolationism" and "weakening alliances." These are the same people who gave us endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while China built up its military and economy.
The truth is, demanding accountability from our allies makes NATO stronger, not weaker. When everyone contributes their fair share, the alliance becomes more sustainable and effective. Only in Washington's backwards thinking is it controversial to expect reciprocity from our partners.
Patriots across America are cheering this America First approach to foreign policy. Finally, we have a president who negotiates from strength and puts American interests first in every deal.
Isn't it refreshing to have leadership that asks the tough questions: Why are we subsidizing the defense of nations that can afford to defend themselves?