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Latest Op-Ed stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Unprecedented Wave of Government Layoffs – A Critical Assessment of the Department of Government Efficiency

The Bolduc Brief: The Unprecedented Wave of Government Layoffs – A Critical Assessment of the Department of Government Efficiency

March 9, 2025

Government layoffs hit record highs as Musk’s efficiency push sparks chaos—critics warn of unchecked power and economic fallout.

Surveillance Drones Over Mexico: Disrupting Cartels, But Voracious Demand Fuels the Crisis

Surveillance Drones Over Mexico: Disrupting Cartels, But Voracious Demand Fuels the Crisis

March 9, 2025

High-tech drones are tracking cartel drug labs, but can intel outpace corruption? The war on drugs isn’t just about supply—demand matters too.

The Bolduc Brief: A Call for Consistent Foreign Policy – Aligning Support for Ukraine with Israel

The Bolduc Brief: A Call for Consistent Foreign Policy – Aligning Support for Ukraine with Israel

March 8, 2025

The US needs a stronger stance on Ukraine and Israel to fight authoritarianism—will Trump lead the charge for democracy?

Op-Ed: How President Trump Can Obtain a Ceasefire in Ukraine

Op-Ed: How President Trump Can Obtain a Ceasefire in Ukraine

March 8, 2025

Trump’s push for a quick ceasefire in Ukraine clashes with Europe’s stance—will he convince Ukraine to accept Russia’s terms?

The VA’s Billion-Dollar Dumpster Fire: Why Veterans Deserve Better Than Bureaucratic Hell

The VA’s Billion-Dollar Dumpster Fire: Why Veterans Deserve Better Than Bureaucratic Hell

March 6, 2025

Navigating the VA healthcare system is like being dropped into a bureaucratic minefield with a blindfold on—except the explosions come in the form of red tape, incompetence, and enough wasted taxpayer dollars to make a Wall Street swindler jealous.

The Bolduc Brief: A Tumultuous Prelude – Insights from the Recent Joint Session of Congress

The Bolduc Brief: A Tumultuous Prelude – Insights from the Recent Joint Session of Congress

March 6, 2025

Congress or reality TV? The latest session was a spectacle of division, theatrics, and power struggles—where was the real leadership?

Admiral William McRaven is Not Exactly a Fan of Donald Trump, Still He is Not Without His Own Controversy

Admiral William McRaven is Not Exactly a Fan of Donald Trump, Still He is Not Without His Own Controversy

March 5, 2025

If we’re going to hold leaders accountable, that standard should apply across the board.

Bolduc Brief Bonus: What I expect to hear from the President Tonight – A Collaborative Agenda for a Successful Second Term

Bolduc Brief Bonus: What I expect to hear from the President Tonight – A Collaborative Agenda for a Successful Second Term

March 4, 2025

The president’s success in his second term will depend not only on the policies he enacts but also on his ability to cultivate a leadership style rooted in unity, collaboration, and a shared vision for the nation’s future.

The Bolduc Brief: A National Security Imperative – The Need for Good Leadership in America

The Bolduc Brief: A National Security Imperative – The Need for Good Leadership in America

March 4, 2025

America’s leadership crisis is causing confusion, low morale, and missed opportunities. Can we find a unifying vision to overcome the chaos?

The Bolduc Brief: A Lesson in Leadership: The Importance of Diplomacy and Respect in International Relations

The Bolduc Brief: A Lesson in Leadership: The Importance of Diplomacy and Respect in International Relations

March 2, 2025

When leaders fail to show respect in diplomacy, it hurts alliances and empowers adversaries—Trump and Vance’s Oval Office blunder proves it.

Trump and Zelensky Spar in Oval Office, Zelensky Asked To Leave White House

Trump and Zelensky Spar in Oval Office, Zelensky Asked To Leave White House

February 28, 2025

Zelensky walked into the Oval Office expecting to push his agenda, but left with a bruised ego, a stalled minerals deal, and an unmistakable reminder that in Trump’s White House, respect isn’t optional.

The Bolduc Brief: The Implications of the Trump Administration’s Stance on Russia and the Ukraine Crisis for American Foreign Policy

The Bolduc Brief: The Implications of the Trump Administration’s Stance on Russia and the Ukraine Crisis for American Foreign Policy

February 27, 2025

US siding with Russia over Ukraine could shake up global alliances and threaten democracy. Is America’s reliability in danger?

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