Washington, D.C. – The White House released a strong statement on Friday, emphasizing the overwhelming support for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s leadership. Their America First stance, particularly regarding foreign policy and national security, has drawn widespread praise from administration officials and members of Congress.
And they are not alone in this reminder:
A Show of Strength
President Trump and Vice President Vance reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the U.S. is not taken advantage of on the global stage on Friday in a fiery meeting with Zelensky.
Here is how CNN covered the Friday meeting: “Hostile meeting: A meeting between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky devolved into a shouting match at the Oval Office today, with the US president berating Ukraine’s leader and Vice President JD Vance questioning whether Zelensky had demonstrated enough gratitude for US support.”
Here is a snippet of the meeting:
President Trump stated that he was not dealing with Zelensky, which we covered here:
In response, top officials rallied behind the Trump administration.
“America is with you!” declared Secretary of State Marco Rubio, commending the President for taking a bold stand.
Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his pride in Trump’s leadership, stating, “I’ve never been more proud of President Trump… He wanted to get a ceasefire. He wants to end the war and Zelenskyy felt like he needed to bait Trump in the Oval Office.”
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem echoed this sentiment, saying, “America is back. We will not tolerate political games and disrespect.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth kept his statement brief but firm: “Amen, Mr. President.”
Holding the Line
The administration’s commitment to prioritizing national interests was a major theme. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanked Trump for “standing up for the American people on the global stage.”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized America’s strength: “Peace is only accomplished through strength. Our allies need to understand that.”
HUD Secretary Scott Turner took aim at the previous administration, stating, “Biden’s legacy— increased homelessness, record-high interest rates, all-time highs to buy a house. That ended January 20th.”
Congress Unites
Lawmakers across the Republican Party threw their weight behind the President and VP.
Senator Josh Hawley called for accountability in foreign aid, saying, “The U.S. Senate has repeatedly voted BILLIONS to Ukraine with no true oversight. It’s time for some ACCOUNTABILITY.”
Senator Bernie Moreno praised Trump’s leadership, stating, “Finally, we have a President who will speak the TRUTH and stand up against Washington’s endless wars.”
Majority Leader Steve Scalise declared, “President Trump is fighting for PEACE around the world and is putting America First as our best negotiator.”
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene took a direct shot at Zelenskyy’s actions in the Oval Office: “Putting Zelensky in his place while he disrespects the U.S. in the Oval Office is exactly what American leadership should look like.”
Congressman Dan Crenshaw issued a warning to world leaders: “If you are the leader of a country in a dire situation, do not come into the Oval Office and argue with the President of the United States in public.”
Senator Rick Scott, Senator Tommy Tuberville, and Rep. Paul Gosar all issued simple but strong statements thanking the President and Vice President for putting America first.
A New Era of Leadership
As the administration continues its efforts to reshape America’s role on the world stage, one message remains clear: the days of the U.S. being taken for granted are over.
Rep. Markwayne Mullin put it bluntly: “I’d encourage anyone who has a problem with that to reevaluate their priorities.”
Rep. Byron Donalds emphasized the significance of Trump and Vance’s leadership: “This is what putting the AMERICAN PEOPLE FIRST looks like.”
With bipartisan support for Trump’s America First approach growing, his administration signals a firm, unyielding stance on both domestic and foreign affairs. The overwhelming chorus of support underscores one key takeaway: America First is here to stay.