In a passionate address in North Carolina, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg criticized the current administration's handling of national security, asserting that the United States is less secure now than it was three years ago. Kellogg, who has deep ties to Fort Bragg, highlighted the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, attributing these crises to what he described as the \"failed leadership\" of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Kellogg pointed to the hostage situation involving five Americans in the Middle East and the attacks on U.S. bases overseas as evidence of declining American credibility on the global stage. He also referenced the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members, criticizing Harris for her role in advising Biden during that process.

The general contrasted the current administration's approach with that of former President Donald Trump, whom he praised for his leadership during his tenure, claiming that under Trump, the U.S. experienced no new wars and successfully defeated the ISIS caliphate. Kellogg emphasized Trump's decisive actions against threats, including the killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani and the rescue of an American hostage in Niger.

Kellogg concluded his remarks by rallying support for Trump, urging attendees to \"fight, fight, fight\" for the former president in the upcoming election, framing it as a pivotal moment for the nation. His speech resonated with themes of patriotism and a call to action, as he invoked the spirit of freedom and national pride.