Staff Reports
Senator Rand Paul confronted a State Department nominee over shocking revelations about a former Trump official’s actions. The heated exchange exposed what many conservatives see as blatant disloyalty to President Trump’s America-first agenda.
Paul grilled Joel Rayburn about James Jeffrey, the ex-envoy who admitted hiding real troop numbers in Syria. Jeffrey reportedly played “shell games” to deceive President Trump about military deployments. This deception undermines the commander-in-chief’s authority and betrays the public’s trust.
Jeffrey signed a 2016 letter claiming Trump was “dangerous” and “unqualified” for office. Despite this, he kept his job and worked against Trump’s goal to end endless wars. Conservatives argue this proves the “deep state” actively sabotaged the president’s policies.
Rayburn defended Jeffrey as a “close colleague,” refusing to condemn his actions. Paul blasted this as unacceptable, saying such behavior is “tantamount to treason.” True patriots know loyalty to the Constitution means following elected leaders, not bureaucrats.
The scandal reveals how career officials resisted Trump’s push to withdraw troops after defeating ISIS. Hiding facts from the president shows contempt for democracy. Americans deserve transparency, not shady games with their sons’ and daughters’ lives.
Paul demanded accountability for Jeffrey’s admitted lies. If nominees won’t denounce this misconduct, they don’t belong in government. The swamp must be drained—starting with holdovers who put their egos above national interests.
This isn’t just about Syria. It’s about every unelected bureaucrat who thinks they know better than the voters. Trump fought to put America first, while the deep state fought to keep us stuck in foreign quagmires.
Conservatives must stay vigilant against such betrayal. The choice is clear: support leaders who challenge the swamp, or let DC insiders keep undermining democracy. Real change requires nominees who respect the people’s voice—not their own agenda.
