I had the privilege of paying my respects at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday—alongside none other than President Donald J. Trump, who, despite having his hands full saving the free world, took the time to honor America’s fallen heroes.

After enduring four years of dishonor and dysfunction, it was profoundly moving to witness a real Commander-in-Chief speak on the ideals of freedom and sacrifice—ideals that those brave men and women laid down their lives for. Here’s a snippet of what he had to say—listen:

The speech was not just respectful—it was reverent. A contrast to the now-infamous Memorial Day tweets from President Biden and Vice President Harris in 2021, which simply advised Americans to “Stay cool for the weekend” and “Enjoy the long weekend.” Tone-deaf doesn’t even begin to describe it.

The same administration that botched the Afghanistan withdrawal and refused to take responsibility for the deaths of 13 U.S. service members—those names etched in memory by their Gold Star families—was nowhere to be found in Arlington. But Trump? He showed up, and he spoke directly to those families, too.

The White House released a powerful video commemorating the day, reminding us that Memorial Day is not about burgers and beach towels—it’s about valor, sacrifice, and freedom. The caption said it all: Memorial Day isn’t about barbecues or beach days—it’s about those American heroes who gave everything for our freedom.

Being part of that remembrance was powerful. I hope you had meaningful time with your loved ones this weekend—but more importantly, I hope you paused to remember those who gave their lives so that you and I can wake up free in the greatest country on Earth.

They fought for our liberty, our flag, and everything that makes America exceptional—courage, conviction, and some good ol’ American grit. But honoring their sacrifice means more than just attending ceremonies—it means standing up against the forces that threaten the very values they died for. Globalism, woke ideology, open borders—you name it. Those heroes didn’t lay down their lives for us to sit back and watch America get dismantled.

And Trump, true to form, wasn’t just there for ceremony—he delivered a clear message for one of our greatest global threats, Vladimir Putin.

The Russia-Ukraine war is heating up—massive drone and missile attacks by Russia killed at least six civilians in one night, the largest air raid since the invasion began in 2022.

Trump’s been vocal. On Truth Social, he warned: I’ve always said that [Putin] wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it… if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!

But he wasn’t giving Zelensky a free pass either: President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does… it better stop.

And then he dropped the mic: This is a war that would never have started if I were President… This is Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s, and Biden’s War—not “Trump’s.” I am only helping to put out the big and ugly fires, that have been started through Gross Incompetence and Hatred.

Even CNN had to admit that maybe Zelensky should cool it.

Trump’s focus isn’t on appeasing foreign leaders—it’s on protecting American interests. Diplomatic talks are stalled, ceasefires seem like a pipe dream, and while civilians suffer, at least we can feel confident it’s not U.S. citizens paying the price under Trump’s watch.

Back home, though, the Democrat Party seems laser-focused on… men. Yep, according to the New York Times, they’re launching a $20 million effort to figure out how to talk to American males—codename: SAM (Speaking with American Men). The plan includes researching how to go viral and even buying ads in video games.

Let’s just say some Democrats aren’t sold on this approach.

They could save themselves the $20 million and just take a good look in the mirror. Want to know why young men are leaving the party in droves?

Seriously—if fitness, attraction, and eating a burger are now radicalized behaviors, don’t be surprised when young men start tuning you out.

The Democratic Party demonized masculinity and now they’re surprised men are walking away? They think this will cost them $20 million—it might cost them a lot more, come the midterms.

But here’s something priceless: A nation that understands the meaning of real sacrifice, real leadership, and yes—real men and women who refuse to back down.