Using old, failed tactics, Trump puts U.S. influence over legitimate solutions
Using old, failed tactics, Trump puts U.S. influence over legitimate solutions
National Affairs Fellow
Published
March 31, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
President Donald Trump at the "Shield of the Americas" Summit at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, March 7, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)
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“The only way to defeat these enemies is by unleashing the power of our militaries," Trump said.
