The Chinese Communist Party finds Western voices that say positive things about the Chinese government on TikTok and YouTube, and amplifies them.It uses its influence to divide us on issues of race, make us doubt the legitimacy of our institutions, and ultimately demoralize us. It's the psychological war that Russia, China, and other hostile foreign actors are fighting us using social media, with the objective to undermine our faith in each other, our government, and democracy itself. The nature of warfare has changed so fundamentally, that we're currently in a war we don't even recognize.In these tasks, the president will find no more a selfless servant than H.R. We need a team that will consistently show resolve in the face of Russian aggression, patience and determination in the Middle East, support for allies in Europe and Latin America, and staying power in Asia. The White House needs to deliver a solid, actionable plan in Afghanistan that leaves no quarter of ISIS and al-Qaeda that shows Russia, Iran, Pakistan, India, and the Taliban that we are winners, not quitters and honors the sacrifices made by our military after 9/11. The president and his team have an opportunity to prove this axiom is as valid as ever. The finest steel comes from the hottest fire. A president is ill served by yes men, and the country is ill served by a president who doesn’t demand the very best for the American people. There should be tough, tense moments in the White House. McMaster is a team builder, not a divider or splitter. What makes a foreign policy and national security team great is the capacity to work together in trust and confidence-regardless of the degree of difficulty or disagreements. No one exemplifies those traits more than McMaster. They are the building blocks of a great team of leaders.
These are the essence of strategic leadership. When it comes to national security, Trump’s Cabinet officials-as well as his vice president, chief of staff, director of national intelligence, CIA director, new FBI director, and senior officials at the National Security Council-all share a core of character, competence, and the capacity for critical thinking and decision making. Now is not the time to make big changes in the national security and foreign policy team. It’s time to settle on a team and get on with the business of winning. It faces daunting challenges from Russia, Iran, North Korea, China, and transnational criminal networks. McMaster shares their instincts, and that is how he leads his staff.Īmerica is at war with al-Qaeda, its affiliates, and ISIS. Such instincts are the glue that helps hold this National Security Council staff together. Likewise, the instincts of President Donald Trump’s team are to put the nation’s needs ahead of politics. In the toughest times, the toughest presidents-Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan-never did that. If anything has plagued White House’s national security and foreign policy decision making over the last eight years, it’s that tough decisions got filtered through a political lens that put politics before the needs of the nation. Throughout his career, he has worked for leaders who demanded more-and he delivered. It is reflection of what we see in ourselves-the strength and resilience to persevere. The recently released film “Dunkirk” resonated with many Americans for a reason. What’s wrong with demanding winning policies and not accepting anything less? Grit and resolve were elements of character that used to be admired in Washington. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Here are five reasons why we think the president is already on the right track with his team.ġ. He is the right leader for a tough, determined president who only wants the best for the American people. McMaster is someone who can make the tough calls. McMaster, the president has a leader of the National Security Council who has made a career of fighting for national security interests that involve very real sacrifice. In our view, that’s often the best way tough decisions get made. For months, there have been reports of strong disagreements in the White House.
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