US Department of Defense advocates 'Peace Through Strength'

Amid widespread confusion, outrage and dismay over seemingly unending global conflicts and impenetrable agendas, the US Department of Defense put out this campaign a few weeks ago, saying: "Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow Americans. Get to know more about the men and women who serve, who they are, what they do, and why they do it." What is your response? The voice of President Trump echoes the late President Ronald Reagan's 'peace through strength' mantra, which became a cornerstone of US foreign policy. Trump campaigned on a manifesto of ending the killing of ongoing worldwide wars. This campaign proclaims: “No more distraction, no more electric tanks, no more gender confusion, no more climate change worship. We are laser-focused on our mission of warfighting". It launched as the US strong-armed EU countries into increased military spending - sparking protests as people push back against taxpayer money being poured into 'defence' instead of national social programmes - and confusing measures out of the US became the norm for foreign policy headlines. Google's AI Overview - itself coming under fire for amalgamating journalistic sources without crediting / paying for the privilege, says: "Global military expenditure reached a record high of $2.7 trillion in 2024, with significant increases driven by rising geopolitical tensions and conflicts. The top five spenders – the United States, China, Russia, Germany, and India – accounted for 60% of the global total".

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