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In this issue

This week, the President unveiled plans for the completion of a next-generation missile defense system. We talk about that in this issue, along with more presidential actions, commentary from those watching him, and our own take on the news of the day.

• The Golden Dome Defense System

• Let Your Voice Be Heard

• President Trump in the News

• Toast to President Trump

• Other Voices

• Social Media Highlight

• Share our newsletter

This was a big week for our national security.

Trump proudly invoked Israel’s Iron Dome—“we helped Israel with theirs, and now we have technology even more advanced”—this week when he announced America’s Golden Dome defense system. He also echoed President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative, declaring that Star Wars isn’t just history—it’s our future.

For the first time, the U.S. will place real weapons in space to protect American lives below.

How the System Works

Satellites equipped with advanced sensors will scan the globe for missile launches as soon as boosters ignite.

Once detected, Golden Dome can fire space-based interceptors or high-energy lasers to destroy threats before they re-enter the atmosphere—and back it up with land-based interceptors in Alaska and California.

This layered approach ensures no single failure point—if one layer misses, the next catches the threat.

Leadership and American Innovation

Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force vice chief of operations, will oversee Golden Dome’s development and deployment.

Guetlein knows the ropes—he previously led Space Systems Command, the Space Force’s acquisition arm, and serves on key joint acquisition councils.

Silicon Valley heavyweights from SpaceX to Palantir to Anduril are already vying for contracts—this is a true public-private partnership.

The Impact on American Security and Industry

Golden Dome will protect U.S. cities from threats launched by rivals like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.

Canada has even signaled interest in joining the project, bolstering NORAD and North American defense cooperation.

Billions in new contracts will flow into U.S. defense and aerospace sectors, creating jobs from Florida’s Space Coast to Alaska’s launch pads.

Why Every American Should Be Thrilled

How long will we let hostile regimes test our resolve before we respond with strength?
Don’t you want your children to grow up under the protection of the most advanced shield history has ever seen?

Golden Dome isn’t just another defense program—it’s our promise that America will remain the world’s unassailable beacon of freedom.

Let’s rally behind the Golden Dome, back it in Congress, and show the world that when America says “homeland,” we mean every square mile.