Trump Speech to Military Brass Hints at Looming Pentagon Shift to Focus on Homeland

Trump speech to military brass hints at looming Pentagon shift to focus on homeland

Amid a litany of talking points were Trump’s hints at an increasingly inward-looking foreign policy stance.

Pentagon’s new defence strategy to prioritise homeland and Western Hemisphere security

The updated strategy aims to boost military lethality, deter aggression, confront adversaries and strengthen border security. One official stated the shift reflects the mandate behind Trump’s election, saying the mission is “why Trump was elected.” Republican voters listed the economy and immigration as top concerns in the 2024 election, both of which Trump has pledged to address. On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order instr…