Senator Mastriano

April 30, 1975 - The Vietnam War came to an end as Saigon fell, marking the close of one of the longest and most challenging conflicts in American history.

This day reminds us of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during the Vietnam War and the families who supported them at home. More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives, and many more carried the lasting effects of their service.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Here I am with an Iraqi girl in Ur, Iraq, 1991, after the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. My unit, the 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment (2 ACR), led the main attack against Saddam Hussein’s elite Republican Guard, which culminated in the Battle of the 73rd Easting, the last tank battle of the century. #ThrowbackThursday

On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City, becoming the first President of the United States.

Washington’s leadership helped shape the office of the presidency and set lasting precedents that continue to guide our nation today. From leading the Continental Army to presiding over the Constitutional Convention, his dedication to public service earned him the title “Father of His Country.”

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The Left Must Reject Political Violence
Sen. Douglas V. Mastriano, PhD, Colonel, U.S. Army (ret.)

America stands at a dangerous crossroads.

The recent attack targeting President Donald J. Trump — combined with years of escalating political hostility from the left — should alarm every citizen. Violence, threats and the normalization of hateful rhetoric are not merely political problems. They are threats to the very foundation of our republic. Political disagreement is part of our republic. Political violence is not.

Over the past two years, President Trump has been the target of multiple assassination attempts — a deeply troubling reality in American life.

First, in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman opened fire at a campaign rally in July 2024, striking President Trump and killing an innocent attendee while wounding others. That moment stunned the nation.

Second, in Florida, an armed individual was apprehended near Trump International Golf Club, intending to kill the president. That incident demonstrated that threats against national leaders are not hypothetical — they are real and persistent.

Third, just this week in Washington, D.C., authorities responded to yet another threat targeting President Trump, underscoring the reality that repeated attempts against a national political figure are no longer rare events, but recurring dangers.

These are not isolated moments. They are warning signs. And they reflect a broader pattern of escalating hostility that has infected political discourse across America. We have seen similar violence before.

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