Amid a busy week traveling to key countries in the Middle East, President Trump heralded the unmatched strength of the United States military during remarks delivered in Doha, Qatar, describing the Armed Forces as the “tip of the spear” in defending the homeland.
The president’s remarks were made at Al Udeid Air Base, where a large crowd of U.S. servicemembers gathered excitedly to hear their Commander-in-Chief speak.
“All of you are the tip of the spear, you’re the finest we have,” Trump said. “…You’re the finest anyone has in the fight against the enemies of civilization.”
The president’s comments came amid a stunning trip marked by trillions of dollars of economic deals and diplomatic moves with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
“You’re the people that are defeating chaos, defending our interests, supporting our allies, securing our homeland, and making America incredibly proud and, you know what, making America GREAT again,” he continued.
The president applauded the “legendary” 379th “Grand Slam Wing,” the 11th Air Defense Artillery “Imperial Brigade,” and the lethal “Mighty Ochos.”
“As president, my priority is to end conflicts, not start them,” he said. “But I will never hesitate to wield American power if it’s necessary to defend the United States of America or our partners.”
He described a potential U.S. military response to any threatening forces as one defined by “overwhelming strength and devastating force.”
“Six months ago, our country was laughed at,” he said, “now our country is respected again at a level that it hasn’t seen in a long, long time.”
He also heralded the creation of a new lethal fighter jet, the F-47.
“It’s quite the plane,” he remarked, noting that the name – an homage to his 47th presidency – was a “nice thing.”
As reported by RSBN, the F-47 will be engineered by Boeing and will be equipped with next-level, futuristic stealth technology and maneuverability. It will also fly in tandem with drones.
President Trump further praised American military families for the hardships they endure throughout their loved ones’ service.
“The American people never forget that our service members and their families make incredible sacrifices each and every day so that all Americans can be safe and be free…we love our amazing military families,” he said.
Trump continued, “The men and women here today are part of a noble tradition of service that has been passed down from one generation of Americans to the next, and your spirit and courage and sacrifice has always been there when we needed you most.”