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Amb. John Feeley discusses Trump on Spanish radio
(OpEd) Ambassador John Feeley | WQBA 1140AM
John Feeley, U.S. Ambassador (Ret), discusses why Donald Trump is bad news for national security in the Western Hemisphere with Miami drive-time personality, Oscar Haza.
Donald Trump Would Not Be the Peacemaker He Claims to Be
(OpEd) Under Secretary Colin H. Kahl and Michael O'Hanlon | Newsweek
The president of the United States has no more solemn duty than defending the nation. And with conflicts raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, tensions brewing in the Indo-Pacific, and growing alignment among America's rivals and adversaries, the stakes in the election for U.S. national security are high.
Trump ‘policies’ explained, finally
(Interview) Major General William Enyart | Labor Tribune
"I don't like Trump, but I like his policies."
Once again, I heard that this week from a guy I like and respect as an attorney. He's what I call a reasonable Republican. I didn't have time to ask him which policies those are, so I'm posing that question now to all you friends and acquaintances who've made that statement.
Here’s the deal
(OpEd) Brigadier General Edward G. Burley, USA, (Ret.) | The Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump’s tendency to claim victories where none exist reflects a broader pattern of deceit that has characterized his public life. His falsehoods, whether about the outcomes of his negotiations or the state of the nation, are part of a strategy to rewrite reality in his favor. This pattern of self-serving deception is not just a quirk of his personality, it is a fundamental threat to the integrity of the office he once held, and the nation he led.
What I learned as Trump’s ambassador to Ukraine
(OpEd) Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch | The Patriot-News
In this increasingly dangerous world, if we don’t stand up for our values and our interests in today’s interconnected environment, our adversaries will fill the void and undermine our economy, weaken our national security, and imperil our freedoms.
Every American president over the last 80 years has understood this, with one exception: Donald Trump.
A Bipartisan Group of 750 Military Leaders Endorsed Kamala Harris and So Did I: Here’s Why
(OpEd) Deputy Under Secretary Stan Soloway | Homeland Security Today
For those who question the Vice President’s foreign policy or national security “chops” we say this: she has more experience, has met and dealt with far more foreign leaders and been directly involved in more foreign policy matters than many highly successful Presidents who have preceded her.
He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened.
Trump lost the respect of veterans – including me. He's a risk to our democracy.
(OpEd) Admiral Steve Abbot | USA Today
The American people need a principled leader who is competent to navigate and lead us through competition and crisis. For the sake of our nation’s safety and stability, I urge my fellow veterans not to vote for Donald Trump. He is unfit to return to the presidency and poses a significant risk to the American people and our democracy.
He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened.
Would Vladimir Putin Eat Donald Trump for Lunch?
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | The National Interest
The vice president showed how easily Mr. Trump can be manipulated. That only confirms what adversaries such as Mr. Putin and Mr. Kim already know. They hope for his return to the presidency so that they can play him some more.
Why Former U.S. Military Leaders Endorsed Kamala Harris
(OpEd) Major General Randy Manner | U.S. News and World Report
On Election Day, we face a choice between ensuring that America remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for the world or allowing fear and division to tear us apart. Elections are about protecting what makes our nation strong and securing the future for our children. We must choose unity, decency and progress – for ourselves and for generations to come.
Former Trump Advisers Are Whitewashing His Foreign Policy Record. Don’t Fall For It.
(OpEd) Ambassador P. Michael McKinley | Politico
In this consequential election year, it’s important to remember the actual results of Trump’s actual decisions.
Growing number of former senior military officials endorsing VP Kamala Harris for President
(Interview) Brigadier General Steve Anderson | MSNBC
Brig. Gen. Steve Anderson and Amy McGrath discuss the growing number of endorsements from former military leaders for VP Kamala Harris President, an unprecedented move which speaks to the threat of Donald Trump returning to the White House poses to our national security.
Trump: A threat to Poland’s future
(OpEd) Lieutenant General William J. Troy, USA (Ret) | Greater Milwaukee Today
Polish-Americans who care about Poland’s sovereignty and security must face a harsh reality: Another Trump presidency would be disastrous for their homeland.
Major General Randy E. Manner (Ret.) on National Security Leaders' Support for Vice President Harris
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | MSNBC
Retired Major General Randy Manner discusses his public support for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s Afghanistan mishandling and the ignominy of a staged campaign event at Arlington Cemetery.
General Anderson on CNN This Morning Discussing Military Officials' Support for VP Harris
(Interview) Brigadier General Steve Anderson | CNN
Former Republican and Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson discusses the mishandling of Afghanistan by Donald Trump and his support for Kamala Harris for President.
On MSNBC, Admiral Steve Abbot on National Security Officials' Support for Vice President Harris
(Interview) Admiral Steve Abbot, USN (Ret) | MSNBC
Admiral Abbot discusses his reasons for supporting Kamala Harris for President and Commander in Chief, and opposition to Donald Trump - “I believe he is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster which has already happened.”
Donald Trump's foreign policy would be good for Russia, bad for the world
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | Pittsburgh Post Gazette
The fate of millions of innocent lives in Ukraine, the fate of a free and stable Europe and the world are at stake. Mr. Trump’s return to the White House would mean bad news for Ukraine and NATO and good news for Russia, making Europe a more dangerous place.
That would be bad news for American security.
'STRENGTH LIES IN OUR ALLIANCES'
(OpEd) Ambassador Judith Cefkin | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Commentary: Trump's isolationism would make U.S., world dangerously unstable
As a Foreign Service officer, I served under Republican and Democratic presidents. Each brought their own priorities and areas of focus to U.S. foreign policy, but until the election of Donald Trump, the broader trend was one of continuity grounded in U.S. interests. Trump’s reelection would portend a world of growing instability where the U.S. is increasingly alone. We cannot afford that risk.
Trump, as president, could launch a nuclear strike. This should scare you.
(OpEd) Thomas Countryman and Alexander Vershbow | The Philadelphia Inquirer
In a challenging future environment, in which Russia and other adversaries scrutinize every move for signs of weakness or instability, Trump’s unpredictable behavior could erode the credibility of America’s nuclear deterrent. The erosion of trust in the United States’ commitment to responsible nuclear stewardship could unnerve our allies, embolden rival powers, and heighten risks of miscalculation and unintended escalation.
Determination, experience, wisdom — Joe Biden has it, Donald Trump does not
(OpEd) Tom Davis | Pittsburgh Tribune
Winston Churchill once noted that, “There is only one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them.” It is among the many immediate misfortunes that the old Prime Minister is not around to give former president Trump a badly needed lesson in foreign policy.
The Risks Of Donald Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
(OpEd) Ambassador Gordon Gray | National Security Journal
Because foreign policy challenges have only increased since the Bush 41 administration the United States cannot afford to reprise the four years of national security ineptitude that a second Trump administration would inflict. A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for renewed chaos and retreat.