NSL4A strongly supports the House-passed FY2026 NDAA that preserves the bipartisan Naming Commission’s work, joining LULAC and others in upholding integrity and accountability in the armed forces. The Commission’s efforts ensure military symbols reflect American ideals of unity and service, and reversing its results would disrespect both the process and those principles.

NSL4A announced its opposition to President Trump’s Executive Order granting the National Guard broad domestic law enforcement powers, calling it “ineffective, wasteful, and dangerous.” The action threatens U.S. democracy by eroding the longstanding separation between civilian policing and the military.

NSL4A is deeply concerned by the sudden firing of Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, DIA Director, part of a troubling pattern of political interference in U.S. intelligence. These actions, including recent removals at the NSA and National Intelligence Council, reflect efforts to bend intelligence to fit political preferences.

NSL4A urges restraint regarding the President’s plan to deploy up to 1,000 D.C. National Guard personnel, warning that using military forces in civilian policing risks blurring lines and eroding public trust. NSL4A also calls on Congress to exercise oversight to limit domestic military use.

NSL4A is alarmed by the federalization of National Guard troops in Los Angeles against the state’s wishes, warning it risks politicizing the military and undermining public confidence. NSL4A calls on Congress to exercise oversight and limit domestic military use in situations local authorities can manage.

Rear Admiral Mike Smith (Ret), NSL4A Founder and President, delivered remarks at the Unite for Veterans Rally in Washington, D.C., raising concerns about the treatment of veterans. The event, held on the 81st anniversary of D-Day, brought together leaders, advocates, and veterans to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to those who have served.

NSL4A is proud to partner with the Unite for Veterans Rally on June 6, 2025, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. NSL4A Founder and President, Rear Admiral Mike Smith, U.S. Navy (Ret.), will be a keynote speaker alongside U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and former Representatives Adam Kinzinger and Conor Lamb.

Organizers must ensure that the celebration and military parade remain apolitical.

NSL4A recognizes and celebrates the monumental significance of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, honoring generations of soldiers who have courageously defended our freedoms. Our members, including many veterans, urge organizers to ensure the event remains dignified and apolitical.

NSL4A is alarmed by reports that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials at the National Intelligence Council for resisting politicized intelligence on Venezuela, and calls on Congress to reassert its oversight authority.

NSL4A issued a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to accept a Boeing 747 jet from the Qatari royal family as the new Air Force One, calling on Congress to exercise oversight of national and operational security standards.

NSL4A is calling on the House and Senate Intelligence Committees to investigate Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sharing of sensitive military plans and to establish stronger oversight of all classified communications from national security leaders.

NSL4A Founder and President, retired Rear Admiral Mike Smith, issued a statement on Politico’s report revealing improper use of the encrypted messaging app Signal, calling for a bipartisan investigation into what critical information may have fallen into adversaries’ hands.

National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) is gravely concerned by recent reports that senior Trump Administration officials used the commercial encrypted messaging app Signal to share top-secret war plans.

National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) Founder and President, retired Rear Admiral Mike Smith, issued the following statement regarding the announced firings of several senior military officers without cause, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, and the Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.