Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) argued former President Donald Trump was able to keep the United States safe from its enemies, recounting his “favorite” story of Trump when he negotiated with Taliban leaders.
Hunt explained how Trump wanted “a conditions-based withdrawal” of U.S. troops from Afghanistan when he and then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were negotiating with Taliban leaders. During these negotiations, Trump told Taliban leaders that he would kill them “if you harm a hair on a single American,” prompting the translator present with them to appear stunned.
“And Trump goes, ‘Tell him. Just tell him what I said!’” Hunt said on The Sage Steele Show. “Reached into his pocket, pulled out a satellite photo of the leader of the Taliban’s home, and handed it to him, got up, and walked out the room.”
Not sure about you but as an American, THE most important issue to me is always our national security. I sat down with @WesleyHuntTX & @ByronDonalds last week right before the Biden/Trump debate and I was blown away by these 2 examples they shared — especially the story of… pic.twitter.com/Ork4TV44Ch
— Sage Steele (@sagesteele) July 2, 2024
Hunt then noted how no U.S. residents died in Afghanistan for 18 months during Trump’s presidency, calling this “the definition of strength.” He argued that the country is under “feckless leadership” with President Joe Biden.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), who was also a part of the interview, explained how seven U.S. embassies have been lost under Biden’s leadership, which he said has “never happened” in U.S. history. He contended that this is because the adversaries of the U.S. are aware of the country’s “weak” leadership and are taking advantage of this.
“It’s no different than the bully in the schoolyard,” Donalds said. “If you’re timid and the bully knows he can get away with it, what happens? He comes for your lunch money every single week, every single day — until you punch back.”
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Hunt and Donalds have both advocated for Trump in his 2024 bid for the White House. During last week’s presidential debate, an ad funded by Hunt’s Hellfire PAC played in several states highlighting Biden’s history of “discriminatory policies” and “racially insensitive” remarks.
Donalds, meanwhile, gave his endorsement to Trump in April 2023, shortly after the Republican primary race was picking up speed after the 2022 midterm elections. He is also rumored to be on Trump’s short list for vice presidential candidates.