This morning, the Trump Administration seized the airwaves to proclaim a resurgence of American strength, explicitly declaring that attacks on U.S. troops and critical international commerce will no longer be tolerated.
Here’s the rundown:
President Trump on Full Measure
- On border security: “You just needed a new president … I said, ‘close the border’ — and they closed the border.”
- On tariffs: “We have companies moving into the United States at levels that have never been seen before.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Face the Nation
- On Houthi terrorist activities in the Red Sea: “In the last 18 months, the Houthis have attacked the U.S. Navy 174 times and commercial shipping 145 times. We’re dealing with a group of pirates armed with precision anti-ship weaponry disrupting one of the world’s vital shipping lanes. This simply cannot continue.”
- On revoking visas for terrorist supporters: “When applying for a U.S. visa, you’re a guest. If you state your intention to participate in pro-Hamas events, that goes against U.S. foreign policy interests. Had you disclosed that, we wouldn’t have issued the visa.”
- On tariffs: “It’s no surprise that other countries resent our tariffs; the existing trade status quo benefits them immensely. We are determined to establish a new trade reality — our de-industrialization must be reversed.”
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday Morning Futures
- On U.S. military actions against Houthi militants: “We are reintroducing an era of peace through strength. This initiative focuses on safeguarding navigation and restoring deterrence. The campaign will persist until the Houthis cease their aggression.”
- On President Trump’s defense strategy: “From shipbuilding to hypersonic capabilities, the president has clearly outlined his military revitalization agenda. We are rekindling the warrior ethos.”
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on This Week
- On U.S. strikes against Houthi terrorists: “These were not mere symbolic strikes; they were decisive actions targeting multiple Houthi leaders.”
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Fox News Sunday
- On peace negotiations in Ukraine: “Both President Putin and Zelensky have acknowledged that only President Trump can bring this to a close. We understand the players involved on all sides.”
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Meet the Press
- On Trump’s economic policy: “One week does not define the market. We could have easily continued the reckless policies of the past, but we are responsibly reducing large government deficits.”
- On tariffs: “Chinese manufacturers will bear the cost. With deregulation and lower energy prices, Americans should soon see reduced prices and improved affordability.”
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on State of the Union
- On Ukraine peace negotiations: “Before this visit, there were significant disparities between the two parties. Today, we’ve made considerable progress in narrowing those differences.”
- On the timeline for a peace deal: “The president has suggested a timeframe of weeks for real progress, and I share his optimism.”
- On addressing Hamas: “The recent actions against the Houthis should signal our low tolerance for terrorist behavior. I urge Hamas to reconsider its stance.”
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Sunday Morning Futures
- On national security measures: “The president invoked the Alien Enemies Act against Tren de Aragua members invading our country. Nearly 300 of them are now imprisoned in El Salvador, where they belong.”
- On legal challenges to presidential actions: “President Trump is well aware of the resistance he faces. There are certainly left-leaning activists on the bench who oppose his policies, but rest assured, everything he is doing falls within his executive authority.”
