🇺🇸 Hegseth outlines the new era of U.S. deterrence under Trump From cracking down on Maduro to Midnight Hammer, neutralising cartel boats, and executing Epic Fury, U.S. defense has shifted to a lethal, proactive stance. Dept. name changed for something. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2060215

🇺🇸 Hegseth outlines the new era of U.S. deterrence under Trump From cracking down on Maduro to Midnight Hammer, neutralising cartel boats, and executing Epic Fury, U.S. defense has shifted to a lethal, proactive stance. Dept. name changed for something. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2060215

🇺🇸 Hegseth drops a major strategic reality check: the U.S. is looking for a durable balance of power. The ultimate goal under Trump is a stable equilibrium where no state, including China, can impose its hegemony over our security. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2060528685438861698

🇺🇸🇨🇳 Hegseth puts Beijing on notice: the era of Washington issuing empty diplomatic protests and performative outrage is dead. Going forward, the U.S. is backing its historic Pacific position with "manifest military strength" and lethal intent. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/206053452170812

🇺🇸 🇨🇳 Hegseth announces a major shift: U.S. Pacific defense now relies on "deterrence by denial" along the First Island Chain. Even bigger: the Monroe Doctrine returns as the "Donroe Doctrine," securing the Western Hemisphere. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2060536424072462556

🇺🇸 Hegseth on global alliances: "We don't judge by flags, but by combat formations." The era of performative talk is over. New U.S. defense playbook: "Less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs." https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2060538390613815672

🇺🇸 Hegseth unveils the new U.S. defense standard: "Model Allies." Focus is on nations that are capable, clear-eyed, and defend their own interests. Performative partnerships are over. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2060539188731162860

.@SECWAR “Under the leadership of President Trump, who over the last year has shown repeatedly what it means to defend American national interests—From Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela to Midnight Hammer to cartel drug boats to Epic Fury—we have restored a PROACTIVE AND REALISTIC APPROACH to our nationa

🇺🇸🇮🇷 War Sec. Hegseth says the U.S. is in control of the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claims. He credited what he called an "ironclad" blockade for putting pressure on Tehran and argued that the balance of power at sea is shaping the negotiations. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/206069723