Staff Reports
Senator Rand Paul took a bold stand against Washington corruption during a heated confirmation hearing. He grilled State Department nominee Joel Rayburn about his ties to former envoy James Jeffrey, who admitted lying to President Trump about troop levels in Syria. Paul called Jeffrey’s actions “tantamount to treason,” sparking cheers from Americans tired of bureaucratic games.
Jeffrey brazenly admitted playing “shell games” to hide the true number of U.S. soldiers in Syria from President Trump. This wasn’t just dishonesty—it was a direct sabotage of our commander-in-chief’s orders. Our troops deserve leaders who respect the chain of command, not swamp creatures undermining elected presidents.
The betrayal runs deeper. Jeffrey signed the infamous “Never Trump” letter in 2016, calling Trump “dangerous” and “unfit.” Yet he kept his powerful post anyway. This proves the deep state works against conservative leaders while clinging to power. Real Americans want loyalty to the Constitution, not to arrogant bureaucrats.
Rayburn squirmed when asked if he admired Jeffrey’s disgraceful behavior. He called Jeffrey a “close colleague” but dodged condemning his actions. Patriots see through these word games. If you won’t denounce treasonous acts, you’re part of the problem.
Paul exposed how Jeffrey’s lies hurt our mission against ISIS. By hiding troop numbers, he kept America stuck in endless Middle East conflicts. Trump voters demanded an end to foreign quagmires, but the swamp kept us trapped. This is why draining the bureaucracy matters.
The hearing revealed a disturbing pattern: unelected officials think they know better than the American people. They undermine, deceive, and resist at every turn. James Jeffrey’s actions weren’t just wrong—they were a slap in the face to every voter who believed in Trump’s “America First” agenda.
Conservatives are fighting an uphill battle against a shadow government of Obama-era holdouts. These elites cling to power while ignoring the will of We the People. Rand Paul’s fiery questioning gives hope that someone’s finally holding them accountable.
The choice is clear: side with the patriots or the paper-pushers. Americans deserve leaders who tell the truth, respect the presidency, and put our nation first. Until the deep state is purged, this kind of treachery will keep happening. It’s time to clean house.
