Trump amplifies Carafano claim of strongest U.S. regional position since World War II

Trump amplifies Carafano claim of strongest U.S. regional position since World War II

Trump the president shared praise from Heritage Foundation analyst James Carafano, who traced current American strength back through the Jimmy Carter era and predicted decades of payoff.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 20, 2026, 10:07 AM ET

Donald Trump endorsed a claim that America holds its strongest regional position since 1945.