As the 2024 Reagan National Defense Forum kicks off this weekend, the tried-and-true “peace through strength” strategy is at the top. of the minds of military experts and Americans According to the head of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
“President Trump and elected Republicans Both with a majority in the House and Senate There is clearly a mandate for peace through strength,” said David Trulio, president and CEO of the organization. said on Friday “America’s Newsroom”
“Good news there… Americans generally believe in peace through strength. Whether they are Trump voters or Harris voters. Our survey data clearly shows this,” he continued, “but this is the wind in the sails of those who want a strong military presence in the world.”
Leaders from across the political spectrum are gathering at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. California To discuss and evaluate policies aimed at strengthening America’s armed forces.
The Reagan movie is a timely reminder of why leadership matters.
Before the annual meeting Ronald Institute Reagan releases new survey data It brings together the American voice on a variety of topics. In the end, it was found that most people viewed foreign policy and national defense as “somewhat” or “extremely” important to them.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute CEO and President David Trulio joins “America’s Newsroom” to preview this weekend’s National Defense Forum.
“U.S. Army It is a valuable institution. And it is very important that Americans feel that way. Of course, the most basic purpose of government is to protect the nation and its people,” Trulio said.
“Americans want America to play its part in the world,” he expanded, “and one way we do that is by having a strong military that can deter bad actors. but also by our side if God forbid we attack.”
The comments marked a departure from positions often pushed by President Donald Trump, who supports the policy. “America must come first” for a long time, which some people Fear could isolate the United States. In a time of geopolitical turmoil Meanwhile, Russian aggression continues to increase in Europe. Iran remains the main threat in the Middle East. and China remains a political, military, and economic threat.
Meanwhile, more than half (59%) of male respondents said they believe the U.S. can win the war with China But female participants were more skeptical, with only 45% expressing the same confidence, while 23% said they were unsure, compared to 18% of male participants. same
“It’s a very chaotic world. China is stepping up militarily and obviously economically. The Chinese navy is now larger than the U.S. Navy,” Trulio points out. “So people have a right to stop and think, Do we have an army fit for purpose? Our own survey data over time shows that Americans wanted an army that could win two wars at the same time. It’s not just one war.”
America’s arch enemy “It’s people who don’t share our values. Not sharing our worldview And none of us Americans who love freedom and democracy want to live in a world dominated by them,” the president and CEO added.
Get the FOX NEWS app by clicking here.
Even though he expressed that “No one deserves a free lunch.” Trulio also noted “bright spots” in the foreign policy sector with countries who can fulfill their responsibilities Participation and ethics of the United States.
“Our collective security is everyone’s responsibility,” he said. “For example, Poland, Lithuania, these countries are more than living up to their promises. And we need to see more of that.”
Fox News’ Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
