Trump To Give National Security Speech Aboard USS Iowa. What Do You Think Will Be His Agenda?

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:41:27 -0400

In a recent Armytimes article posted on September 4, 2015.

One day before joining nine other contenders for the Republican nomination on the debate stage, front-runner Donald Trump will hold court on a decommissioned battleship to discuss his national security strategy.

A speech by Trump will be the main attraction for "Make America's Military Great Again," a Sept. 15 event aboard the USS Iowa in Los Angeles that's sponsored by Veterans for a Strong America, a "nonpartisan action organization" that endorsed Trump in July.

The next night, the real estate developer/reality TV star will be part of the second nationally televised GOP debate of the presidential primary season, to be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

Similar to the first debate, which aired on Fox News, candidates polling in the top 10 nationally will participate in the prime-time showdown. Trump's in no danger of losing his spot, polling at 30 percent in the most recent Monmouth University survey — more than triple the percentage of any other candidate aside from retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson (18 percent).
It's not clear what specific national security issues Trump will address during the Sept. 15 speech. The event, announced in a Tuesday news release from VSA, has not been publicized on Trump's campaign website, nor on the candidate's Twitter account, which recently crested 4 million followers and has covered everything from politics to cable news ratings to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's overturned suspension in the past few days.

Trump has discussed military-themed topics in past media appearances, offering few specifics. In a July interview with conservative commentator Dana Loesch, the candidate suggested he'd address veterans' health care issues by "firing everyone at the VA" and putting forward a one-part plan to solving current and future Veterans Affairs Department problems: "You fix it by getting Trump elected president."

Trump offered a similar fix to foreign policy concerns in a Thursday interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, according to a New York Times report: After admitting unfamiliarity with leaders of various Middle East nations and factions, the candidate assured the host that he'd learn their names once he was elected, and that "I will be so good at the military, your head will spin."

The battleship that will play host to Trump's speech served during World War II and was in Tokyo Bay for Japan's 1945 surrender, then saw action as 7th Fleet's flagship during the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1958, according to an official Navy history Web page. The ship rejoined the fleet in the 1980s before its final removal from service in 1990.

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Sep 4 at 2015 6:43 PM

SGT Francis Wright — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:43:46 -0400

I just hope he gets input from from a knowledgeable military person.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2015 6:43 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:43:47 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL His objective is to promote himself.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Sep 4 at 2015 7:03 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:03:43 -0400

Trump's Agenda:
1.) Say something derogatory about Mexicans (or some other minority);
2.) Piss-off the liberals;
3.) Scare the conservatives; and
4.) Give us something to discuss on September 16th.

This guy's a wildcard. But, his ratings are unparalleled to any other candidate at this time. He is a topic within himself.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2015 7:16 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:16:08 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL I think his agenda will start by firing a lot of people!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2015 7:44 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:44:26 -0400

Me myself, I don't think Trump is worthy of such an hour. Although our country's greatest battle wagons are museums now they still represent great honor of armed forces and Trump just doesn't measure up to that no matter what his numbers indicate right now. If anything he should be standing beside it not within in it.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 4 at 2015 7:55 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:55:27 -0400

I will bring morale and glory back to the military. We will find a way to win in the ME. Nobody better mess with USA because it will have a bigger and meaner military in the history of our country. If China does not depart the international waters of the South China Sea I will nuke them bastards.

Response by SMSgt Bryan Raines made Sep 4 at 2015 8:13 PM

SMSgt Bryan Raines — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:13:18 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Trump will say whatever he thinks will get him votes and/or attention. I am not sure I believe all of his rhetoric. During his last bid to be considered for president he was not as vocal or as harsh as he is now. Seems like a marketing ploy to me. As far as his military agenda, I don't think from anything I have heard that he really has a plan for the military going forward but is taking a wait and see attitude

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 4 at 2015 8:51 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:51:46 -0400

This is what happens when you listen to Trump and have Taco Bell........ Neither are good. It gets worse when you take him seriously.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Sep 4 at 2015 11:07 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 23:07:29 -0400

Say what you want, it will be interesting. I will be watching. But remember, it is a campaign...and campaigns historically are full of you know what and empty promises....

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Sep 5 at 2015 9:03 AM

Capt Jeff S. — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 09:03:11 -0400

He will probably talk about Immigration, Border Security, and the Iran negotiations. He will probably have familiarized himself better with the players and may discuss Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani and the Quds Force that he commands, instead of the Kurds.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Sep 8 at 2015 2:35 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:35:34 -0400

I think Donald Trump will just be Donald Trump.
I hope he has finally found some good military advisors because he is a successful businessman and he, I am certain, has taken advice from experts to be more successful.
Donald Trump I doubt though will stop his arrogant attacks on whoever is his target of the moment.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2015 5:38 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:38:29 -0400

It's a long way from the Presidential elections, and very few candidates clearly understand the circumstances of the presidency. What they think they can do or influence (or what we the citizenry require them to declare due to our own ignorance) is a far cry from what can really happen. Obama isn't going to close Gitmo immediately after elections, GWB isn't going to focus on internal matters, etc.

I don't care what Mr. Trump's agenda is right now. If he makes it to an endorsed candidacy, he will have had time to develop his ideas -- before that point, very few of the candidates are worth my time.