Another American hero has paid the ultimate price thanks to Iranian aggression. Over the weekend, Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, a proud son of Kentucky, lost his life after being wounded by Iran’s attacks in Saudi Arabia. That makes seven U.S. service members killed so far during this so-called Operation Epic Fury. The left wants everyone to believe that diplomacy alone will keep our troops safe. Tell that to the families now grieving in silence at Dover Air Force Base.
Vice President J.D. Vance arrived with Air Force Two for the solemn transfer of Sgt. Pennington’s remains, standing alongside Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. They showed up to pay their respects—which is more than the last administration did when Americans were dying overseas. Meanwhile, President Trump himself honored the six fallen heroes who returned just days before. Contrast that with past presidents who barely seemed to care unless the cameras were rolling.
Let’s get real: These attacks from Iran are not random. The left cowers and negotiates in back rooms with globalist puppet masters while Iranian missiles rain down on our troops. For too long, Washington’s elite cozied up to Iran, sent pallets of cash, and hoped for peace. What did we get? American blood spilled in the desert and empty promises from career politicians on both sides.
President Trump is finally taking the fight to our enemies. No more empty threats. No more billions in “aid” to a regime that chants ‘Death to America.’ The establishment is terrified that Trump actually stands up for our people—because they never did. Maybe if the radical left spent less time worrying about pronouns and more time defending this country, we wouldn’t be burying our bravest men and women.
Prayers are with our warriors in uniform, but real change takes action. Is it too much to ask for a Commander-in-Chief who puts American lives above globalist interests? This latest tragedy is a cruel reminder: weakness invites violence, and America’s enemies only respect strength. When will liberals learn that lesson—if ever?
Source: Townhall
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