Staff ReportsSenator Rand Paul confronted a State Department nominee over shocking revelations about deceitful practices during the Trump administration. Paul grilled Joel Rayburn, the pick for Assistant Secretary of State, about his work with James Jeffrey, a former envoy who admitted hiding troop numbers in Syria. The senator called these actions “tantamount to treason,” accusing Jeffrey of sabotaging President Trump’s agenda.
Jeffrey reportedly played “shell games” to mislead Trump about how many U.S. soldiers remained in the Middle East. This deception blocked Trump’s promise to end endless wars and bring troops home. The deep state bureaucrats clearly didn’t respect the commander-in-chief’s authority. Their sneaky tactics betrayed American voters who demanded change.
Rayburn dodged questions about whether he supported Jeffrey’s underhanded methods. He called Jeffrey a “close colleague” but refused to condemn the lies. This evasion raises red flags about Rayburn’s loyalty to America First policies. Why won’t he denounce officials who undermined our president? Voters deserve answers.
The swamp creatures in Washington think they know better than the American people. They smile to Trump’s face while stabbing him in the back. Hiding troop numbers isn’t just dishonest—it’s dangerous. Our brave soldiers deserve leaders who tell the truth, not bureaucrats playing political games.
This scandal shows why draining the swamp matters. Rand Paul is fighting to expose these betrayals, but the media stays silent. If a Republican did this to a Democrat president, headlines would scream “COUP!” Patriotic Americans must demand accountability for these unelected schemers.
Our troops risk their lives overseas, only to have pencil-pushers lie about their missions. Taxpayers fund these operations, yet elites treat them like chess pieces. It’s time to put America first—not the ego trips of globalist diplomats who hate Trump’s America.
The left mocks “treason” claims, but what else do you call deliberately deceiving your president? These actions weakened our position and prolonged conflicts. Real patriots follow orders, not plot against elected leaders. Jeffrey’s behavior smells like the rotten core of the administrative state.
Rand Paul’s fiery questioning proves why conservatives must keep battling the deep state. Every Trump nominee must be vetted for loyalty to the people’s agenda. The Washington establishment hates transparency, but we won’t rest until they’re held accountable.
