COMMENTARY_ Trump demonstrates what ‘peace through strength’ means

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Trump demonstrates what ‘peace through strength’ means

Colombia's president finds out the hard way

Illustration on trump foreign policy built on strength by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times more >

COMMENTARY

By Scott Walker - Thursday, January 30, 2025

OPINION:


President Trump’s powerful stance against the Colombian president’s initial refusal to allow planes returning criminal illegal aliens to their country reminds me of President Reagan’s equally powerful stance against the leaders of the air traffic controllers union who engaged in an illegal work action.

Early in Reagan’s first term, leaders of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) called a strike. The 40th president held a press conference to warn them that this violated the law and gave controllers 48 hours to return to their jobs. After issuing his warning, Reagan fired more than 11,000 controllers who refused to cross the picket line.

The president’s order undoubtedly impacted domestic policy, but I firmly believe his actions sent a stronger message worldwide.

Author Joseph McCartin noted that the speaker of the House of Representatives, Tip O’Neill, later learned on a trip to the Kremlin that Soviet leaders were impressed with Reagan’s actions against the unions. Mr. McCartin mentioned that National Security Adviser Richard V. Allen called it “Reagan’s first foreign policy decision.”

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