Feb 20, 2026
Trust is not built by telling stories that are easy. It's built by telling stories that matter, especially when they are complex, uncomfortable, or politically inconvenient.
Feb 11, 2026
That gap between expectation and action is the single greatest threat to Republican success in 2026.
Feb 4, 2026
Tariffs never work. America wins when it leads coalitions, not when it stands alone. If we are serious about countering China, we should start by making sure our closest neighbor is standing with us, not being pushed away.
Jan 16, 2026
Greenland is not a punchline. It is a strategic question with real consequences, and how the United States pursues its interests there could either strengthen American leadership or severely weaken it. Strength is measured by how you secure outcomes without destabilizing.
Dec 19, 2025
Until we restore transparency in economic data, until we stop manipulating the narrative to score political points, and until we replace volatility with consistency, small moves from the Fed will remain: gestures.
Dec 5, 2025
When political forces tried to cripple Donald Trump through legal harassment rather than defeating him at the ballot box, that effort failed politically, even when it tied him down legally. And it was never going to work in reverse either.
It actually emboldened him, and he won another term.
Nov 12, 2025
We don't need term limits on service. We need term limits on ego. Because public office isn't supposed to be a career. It's supposed to be a commitment.
Nov 6, 2025
A short pause in construction during the shutdown, would send a signal that leadership understands perception and priorities. In fairness, Trump's decision to fund the ballroom privately does set a precedent worth noting.