How Bold Executive Actions Reassert National Security
- Rick de la Torre
- Jan 21
- 3 min read
January 20, 2025, marked a decisive shift in America’s trajectory. A new slate of executive actions signals a return to policies rooted in common sense, national strength, and unapologetic self-preservation. These measures, dismissed by critics as regressive, are exactly what’s needed to correct the errors of the past and reassert American dominance on the global stage. Each action, carefully crafted, reflects a commitment to protecting the homeland, safeguarding sovereignty, and ensuring that adversaries think twice before testing the resolve of the United States.
The declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border is a long-overdue acknowledgment of reality. For decades, border security has been neglected, treated as a partisan cudgel instead of a matter of national security. The consequences of this negligence are staggering: communities devastated by fentanyl, families shattered by human trafficking, and cartels that now wield more influence than many governments. Designating these cartels as foreign terrorist organizations brings precision to our countermeasures, unlocking the full arsenal of America’s power. The message is clear: the days of unchecked lawlessness are over.
The clarification of the military’s role in securing U.S. territorial integrity reinforces a principle too often ignored—our armed forces exist to defend this nation first. For years, America’s military might has been diluted by endless, undefined missions abroad, leaving threats at home to fester. This shift in priorities recognizes that a nation unwilling to defend its borders is a nation inching toward irrelevance. It’s a realignment of focus, one that prioritizes American sovereignty over ill-conceived foreign engagements.
On the energy front, the “Unleashing American Energy” order represents not just an economic victory, but a strategic one. Energy independence has been treated as a talking point for decades, but its national security implications are undeniable. Reliance on adversarial nations for energy exposes America to coercion—whether it’s Moscow’s grip on Europe or the Middle East’s history of leveraging oil as a weapon. By removing the regulatory stranglehold on domestic production, this action strengthens our position globally while lowering costs at home. Energy independence ensures that no adversary can hold our economy hostage.
The decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organization highlights a broader reassessment of America’s international commitments. The Paris Agreement shackled the U.S. to economically devastating policies while letting China, the world’s largest polluter, off the hook. The World Health Organization’s performance during the pandemic further underscored its failings—it proved to be more interested in protecting Beijing’s reputation than global health. Walking away from these flawed institutions isn’t isolationism; it’s a declaration that America will lead on its terms, not as a supplicant to globalist bureaucrats.
Finally, the restoration of free speech and the end of federal censorship address one of the greatest domestic threats to our republic. In recent years, federal agencies have partnered with tech platforms to suppress lawful speech, particularly on issues like COVID-19 and election integrity. This executive action doesn’t just end that overreach—it reasserts the foundational principle that free speech is not merely a right but the cornerstone of democracy. America’s strength has always been its ability to debate ideas freely, without fear of suppression. This order restores that strength.
Taken together, these actions form a cohesive strategy to fortify America against its enemies—foreign and domestic. They rectify decades of complacency and self-inflicted wounds, from open borders to energy dependency. They reject the false comfort of globalist pacts that prioritize appearances over results. And they reaffirm the American principles of sovereignty, security, and freedom.
Enemies of this nation—from the cartels exploiting our border to the regimes in Moscow and Beijing—are undoubtedly alarmed. They should be. These measures make it clear that America is no longer a passive spectator in its own decline. Instead, it’s reclaiming its rightful place as a formidable force, defending its people, its values, and its future.
This isn’t just about policy. It’s about a mindset—a recognition that America’s strength lies in its willingness to act, to lead, and to unapologetically prioritize its interests. For too long, we allowed ourselves to be hamstrung by the approval of others. These actions signal the end of that era. America is back. And it’s stronger than ever.
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