In the wake of the former and future president Donald Trump’s historic electoral victory, the mandate for an America First foreign policy has never been clearer. The American electorate has expressed a desire for a departure from the entrenched globalist strategies that have long characterized U.S. foreign policy. At this pivotal moment, the former Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a man of valor, intellect, and a fierce advocate for national sovereignty, emerges as the quintessential figure to help Trump steer this new course. His blend of combat bravery, strategic foresight, and commitment to efficiency makes him not just a fitting candidate but the ideal steward for Trump’s vision of a redefined American military and diplomatic strategy. Among well-known figures considered for secretary of defense, Macgregor has Trump’s back.
Macgregor’s military record is a testament to his capabilities. His leadership during the Gulf War, especially at the Battle of 73 Easting, demonstrated not only his courage but his strategic acumen in high-stakes environments. This experience isn’t just historical, it’s indicative of a leader who can navigate complex international scenarios with a focus on achieving decisive outcomes, much like the mandate Trump has received to end the endless wars and rebuild America’s strength at home.
Macgregor’s book Breaking the Phalanx did not merely criticize ineffective military bureaucracy, it was a blueprint for military transformation that resonates with Trump’s desire to streamline and optimize military resources. His advocacy for a leaner, more agile force aligns with a foreign policy that prioritizes national interests over maintaining a costly global military presence that drains American taxpayers. His foresight in military restructuring could translate into pragmatic policy-making that reduces wasteful spending, focusing instead on threats relevant to real American interests.
During Trump’s first term, Macgregor was considered for several high-ranking positions, eventually serving as a senior advisor to Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller. Here, he played a crucial role in advocating for and implementing the withdrawal from Afghanistan, a policy that aligned with Trump’s promise to end America’s endless wars. If the Biden administration had followed the Trump plan, the withdrawal from Afghanistan would have been beautiful rather than the disaster it became. Macgregor’s presence in the administration provided a bulwark against what he described as the “bipartisan globalist elite,” offering a voice for restraint and peace over foolish intervention.
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