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Chief of Staff to Congressman @RepEliCrane ( #AZ02 ), fmr @WhiteHouse Deputy Political Director, AIPAC alum and @BYU grad. This is obviously a personal account.
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Hey if you want to track me too, I also worked at
@AIPAC
. For close to a decade.
They are amazing, patriotic Americans.
And Zach Kahler is one of the top comms directors on Capitol Hill.
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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Evan Almighty (
@EvanMcMullin
), who claims to be above partisan politics and obsessively independent, just raised money off of the former chair of the
@dscc
, Senator Jon Tester (
@jontester
). That’s because Democrats win if McMullin wins. Because he’s a Democrat
#UTsen
#UTpol
#Utah
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Are you proud, as a professor, to be weaponizing a swastika for partisan political gain on
#YomHaShoah
? Pretty shameful stuff,
@UVU
. Be better.
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
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You may want to have a word with your comms team, Mr. President.
While we may disagree, we are not enemies.
We are neighbors, friends, co-workers, citizens, and – most importantly – we are fellow Americans.
We must stand together.
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Anytime someone tries telling you humanitarian aid is “restricted” and “can’t be used for terror” just show them this.
Hamas published a video showing their members digging up water pipes and converting them to fire rockets at Israel.
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) recently joined John Quinn (
@jbqlaw
) on Law, disrupted for a conversation on national security and law. Check it out —>
@quinnemanuel
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Why again should everyday Americans be expected to bail out those who decided to take out student loans?
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Everyone in Washington knows that Utah’s senior senator,
@MikeLeeforUtah
, is guided by the Constitution, no matter who the president is and what party is in charge —> must-read by former NSA Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) via
@Deseret
#utsen
#utpol
#Utah
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America’s Former National Security Advisor, Robert C. O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
), at
@CPAC
in
#Dallas
today: “For our very safety, we need to vigorously project a peace through strength posture to the world.”
#CPAC21
@mschlapp
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A big congratulations to Senator Mike Lee (
@MikeLeeforUtah
)! Utahns saw through the charade - and will continue to be represented by one of the best.
#Utah
#UTpol
#UTsen
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He didn’t call for defunding the military.
There is clear evidence that the Pentagon is spreading misinformation about Senator Tuberville.
Schotty reporting.
In a Thursday social media rampage, Utah Sen. Mike Lee called for defunding the military amid a debate over abortion policy.
Without evidence, Lee also accused the Pentagon of spreading misinformation about Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville
#utpol
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Former NSA Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) and former NSC Chief of Staff Alex Gray have co-authored a must-read in the
@WSJ
laying out specific recommendations for the United States to respond to
#Russia
’s aggression in
#Ukraine
.
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Only one week until we see another round of losses for serial candidates Evan Almighty (
@EvanMcMullin
), Robert Francis (
@BetoORourke
) and Governor Abrams (
@staceyabrams
).
#UTpol
#UTsen
#GAgov
#TXgov
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Former Secretary of State Pompeo (
@mikepompeo
), NSA O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) and DNI Ratcliffe (
@JohnRatcliffe
): Removing Iran's IRGC from terror list would be "dangerous capitulation"
@axios
@BarakRavid
#Iran
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Timely conversation between Leader McCarthy (
@kevinomccarthy
), America’s former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe (
@johnratcliffe
). Refreshingly clear dialogue on
#Afghanistan
,
#China
and
#Iran
.
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Even if you don't like or support former President Trump - this one is obvious. A blatant double standard.
Three Years Later, Trump Deserves A Nobel Peace Prize For The Abraham Accords —> by
@AbrahamHamadeh
and
@BryanLiebFL
via
@FDRLST
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@brianstelter
@IsaacDovere
It’s also entirely possible the policies are an abysmal failure and people are unhappy as a result.
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@robertcobrien
included praise for
#Texas
leadership: “What a state with first rate elected officials,” from Gov.
@GovAbbott
to Sens.
@JohnCornyn
and
@tedcruz
. And, “how about our great fmr DNI,
@JohnRatcliffe
, and former Energy Sec.
@GovernorPerry
.”
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OMG - just pulled my first legendary moment on
@NFLALLDAY
!! 🔥 T.J. Hockenson (
@TheeHOCK8
) player melt, highlighting his recent 8 catch, 179 yard, 2 TD performance. Let’s go!!
#onepride
#lions
#nft
@Lions
Check out my Moment! 🏈
#NFLALLDAY
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Former National Security Advisor
@robertcobrien
is in
#Nevada
today with
@barrassoforwyo
,
@MattWhitaker46
and
@RichardGrenell
as part of the
#LeadWithLaxalt
Bus Tour. Vote for
@AdamLaxalt
, Nevada!
#NVsen
#NVpol
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Important dialogue between Martha MacCallum (
@marthamaccallum
) and former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) ahead of last night’s meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
@FoxNews
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Nothing screams "cross-partisan" coalition and "Utah values" more than constant appearances on
@MSNBC
...said no Utahn ever.
#UTpol
#UTsen
Thank you for having me on tonight,
@Lawrence
. Here in Utah, we're building a cross-partisan coalition to take on the extremism and division plaguing our politics.
Watch my segment on
@TheLastWord
now:
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Former Trump officials, such as former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
), are grooming a new generation of Senate candidates to make the hard-line approach to China the GOP’s default. via
@JackDetsch
at
@ForeignPolicy
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Checks out.
The world has rapidly descended into chaos over the past three years because we have academics with no practical experience running the most powerful country without a mentally competent leader.
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@twarburton80
I guess you’re not going to apologize? Just delete and move on?
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
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Former NSA Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) was one of the first prominent conservatives to back Blake Masters (
@bgmasters
). Now the real race begins - congrats Blake!
#AZSEN
#AZpol
I’ve seen enough: Blake Masters (R) wins the
#AZSEN
GOP primary and will face Sen. Mark Kelly (D) in the fall.
@CookPolitical
November rating: Toss Up.
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A number that is impossible to confirm. The Palestinian Health Ministry is run by Hamas. They are brutal terrorists with no moral boundaries.
UPDATE: The death toll in Gaza now sits at 4,469 people, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@Robertcobrien
) spoke at the Nixon Library (
@nixonlibrary
) tonight. He jointly received the Richard Nixon Foundation’s (
@nixonfoundation
) 2021 Architect of Peace Award alongside fmr Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (
@mikepompeo
)
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Weird that all of the self-proclaimed election interference and democracy experts that have opportunistically popped up in recent years don’t view all of this as election interference or a threat to democracy.
Spot on,
@kleavittnh
.
👀 POLITICO: White House frustration with Garland grows
Joe Biden knows imprisoning President Trump is the only way he can win in November.
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I’m sure they had no clue. 🙄
🚨 Breaking: “Tunnel shafts and weapons found in every
@UNRWA
🇺🇳 school searched so far in Gaza”
– IDF
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Speaking to House conservatives, Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
), who was fmr President Trump’s national security advisor, argued that U.S. energy independence is a matter of national security.
@RepublicanStudy
@scottwongDC
@JulieNBCNews
@nbcnews
🧵🧵🧵
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Worth a 🧵 revisiting this
@axios
interview with
@robertcobrien
from Monday with
@jonathanvswan
&
@zacharybasu
—>
#Russia
#Ukraine
Trump's former national security adviser Robert O'Brien says the U.S. must develop plans to recognize a Ukrainian government in exile if Russian troops depose Zelensky.
He compared the proposal to the government-in-exile framework used during WW2.
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8 years ago and 5 before becoming NSA,
@robertcobrien
foresaw the
#Ukraine
crisis we are facing today and the
#Taiwan
crisis we will almost certainly face soon. This article is as timely as when it was written in 2014 and is a MUST read ➡️
@TheNatlInterest
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Just last week, you took many cents from the former chair of the official campaign arm of senate democrats (
@dscc
). When
@jontester
was chair, he raised millions of dollars to re-elect
@chuckschumer
. Now, he’s raising money for you. 👀
@EvanMcMullin
#Utpol
#utsen
#Utah
I'm not going to Washington to be a yes man for anyone. That's why I've pledged not to take a cent from party bosses or special interest groups.
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A great crew in Las Vegas for the
@BYUfootball
vs.
@NDFootball
game.
@jasoninthehouse
,
@GOPChairwoman
,
@robertcobrien
,
@BurgessOwens
,
@VoteAprilBecker
and
@briantjack
all discussing how great of a US Senator
@AdamLaxalt
will be for the state of Nevada.
#nvsen
#nvpol
#nv03
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@NFLALLDAY
🔥 Football is back! Wasn’t expecting a rare. Thanks,
@NFLALLDAY
!
@JoshAllen41_
@AntonioGibson14
@LlamaDay
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Proud to be part of this team!
#AZ02
🌵🏜️
@EliCrane_CEO
Constituents crowd Rep. Eli Crane's Prescott office to meet US House freshman
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Reminder:
“As part of the settlement, Biden, who has had success selling his artwork, agreed to give his daughter multiple paintings, and the girl’s mother agreed to withdraw her motion for the child to have Biden’s last name.”
At least one buyer of Hunter Biden's art is a major Democratic donor who President Biden named to a prestigious commission. 🚨🚨🚨
Major scoop from
@BusinessInsider
and
@Schwartzesque
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) briefs House GOP on
#Afghanistan
- will be appearing at
@NixonLibrary
with
@GOPLeader
and
@hughhewitt
tomorrow with the
@nixonfoundation
.
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👀—> Are Jason Chaffetz (
@jasoninthehouse
) or Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) planning to run for office in Utah? via
@WJoshLee
at
@Deseret
#UTpol
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Hey
@EvanMcMullin
- aren’t these your people? Those don’t seem like Utah values to me…
#UTpol
#UTsen
#Utah
Lincoln Project's Steve Schmidt blasts co-founders as unethical, suggests disgraced group should disband
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Honored to be part of the team!
#AZ02
Just wrapped up week two of new member orientation in DC. Thought I’d take a moment to introduce my new Chief of Staff, Greg Smith, and District Director, Gaither Martin. Their combined experience will put us in a position to fight for
#AZ02
on day one.
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Former NSA Robert O'Brien (
@robertcobrien
) joined with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (
@mikepompeo
), Chairman Banks (
@RepJimBanks
) and members of the RSC (
@RepublicanStudy
) to send a clear message that we cannot accept a deal that paves the way to a nuclear-capable Iran.
Today I introduced a resolution condemning the Biden admin's attempt to re-enter the failed, Obama-era Iran nuclear deal.
Big thanks to
@mikepompeo
and
@robertcobrien
for their endorsements and the 50 members of
@RepublicanStudy
who signed on!
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@TVietor08
@jpaceDC
If by scold, you mean point out something that is embarrassingly obvious and intentionally missing from the narrative.
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Coming up on 3 years since I staffed POTUS on a trip to
#Arizona
, where he spoke at a packed
@TPAction_
event.
#AZpol
🌵🏜️
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“Congressman Eli Crane is an America First Warrior for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Eli bravely served our Country as a U.S. Navy SEAL, and is doing an incredible job fighting for the people of Rural Arizona.” - President Trump on
#AZ02
💪
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Kayla Mueller was tragically killed by ISIS 8 years ago today.
ISIS leader al-Baghdadi was later killed in a raid that was named after Kayla.
I was honored to join
@robertcobrien
on a trip to Arizona in 2020 where her life was honored.
Prayers for her family today.
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Former NSA Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) joined
@hughhewitt
yesterday to discuss the importance of rebuilding the domestic chips industry and what role the upcoming NDAA should play in that effort.
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) spoke to Chairman Banks (
@RepJimBanks
) and the Republican Study Committee (
@RepublicanStudy
) today over lunch to discuss the latest on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
#Russia
#Ukraine
🇺🇦
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) warns of
#China
‘mischief’ on
#Taiwan
by 2024, points to window between
#Beijing
Olympics and U.S. presidential race. Worth a read from
@NikkeiAsia
—>
TAIWAN STRAIT TENSIONS | WINDOW FOR CHINESE 'MISCHIEF'
"It's very important that the allies -- Japan, the U.S., India, U.K., the EU -- make it very clear to China that the consequences of an invasion of Taiwan would be very severe," says Robert O'Brien.
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Highlight of the day: sitting down with
@ZeevOrenstein
, who showed me a roughly 2,000 year old half shekel coin from the
@cityofdavid
. 🇮🇱 🇺🇸
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This is really bad news for the average American.
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Appearing on
@MSNBC
to clear up your flip-flop on Roe v. Wade is a fascinating strategy to win a statewide race in
#Utah
.
#UTsen
#utpol
@EvanMcMullin
Evan McMullin, now trying to unseat Mike Lee, was staunchly anti-abortion in 2016. Yet he tells
@mehdirhasan
he now opposes overturning Roe v. Wade: “I do not think that that is the way for the country to move forward on this issue.”
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Very 💪 cycle of early endorsements from former NSA Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
), including JD Vance (
@JDVance1
), Adam Laxalt (
@AdamLaxalt
), Blake Masters (
@bgmasters
), Eric Schmitt (
@Eric_Schmitt
) and Tiffany Smiley (
@SmileyForWA
).
#OHsen
#NVsen
#AZsen
#MOsen
#WAsen
@NRSC
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An important
@prageru
video by former National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) detailing why you should care about or ally
#Israel
. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 —>
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien (
@robertcobrien
) discusses President Biden's foreign policy with Jason Chaffetz (
@jasoninthehouse
) on Hannity last night.
@FoxNews
@seanhannity
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Former National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) has endorsed Matthew Foldi (
@MatthewFoldi
) for Congress.
#teamfoldi
#MDpol
#MD06
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I won an
@AIPAC
award while at
@BYU
- and
@OrrinHatch
spent time with me discussing all things
#Israel
,
#Pittsburgh
and
#Utah
. RIP, Senator.
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John Ratcliffe (
@JohnRatcliffe
), who served as the sixth Director of National Intelligence (DNI), is joining American Global Strategies as a Senior Advisor. Full press release —>
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Attended the 68th National Prayer Breakfast with President Trump 3 years ago today. Riding through DC in the motorcade was a very unique experience.
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A fantastic foreign policy discussion between former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
), Adam Boehler (
@aboehler
) and Congressman Waltz (
@michaelgwaltz
), moderated by Morgan Ortagus (
@MorganOrtagus
). Kudos to
@MavPAC
for such a great event.
#MAVCON21
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) slams President Biden on ‘Kudlow’ over his meeting with Chinese President Xi as he fails to ask about the origins of COVID.
@larry_kudlow
#America
#China
@FoxBusiness
|
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Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) announces
@BYU
Jerusalem Center scholarship during visit with Israel president —> via
@Deseret
@BrighamTomco
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Former NSA
@robertcobrien
joined
@SundayFutures
on
@FoxNews
this morning with
@jasoninthehouse
, where they discussed the importance of strong domestic energy policies, banning TikTok and efforts with
@BasedMikeLee
and others to bring
#LtRidgeAlkonis
home.
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Key excerpts from former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien’s (
@robertcobrien
) speech at
@CPAC
today, addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
#Russia
#Ukraine
—> 🧵 🧵 🧵
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@andyarens
@BYUFlorida
BYU alum here —> I’ve tailgated at
@UCF_Football
with alum, it’s some of the best you’ll find.
@Big12Conference
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@BenMcAdams
Democrats are so excited about
@EvanMcMullin
that they’re discouraging Utahns from voting.
#Utpol
#UTsen
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) endorses Jake Evans for Congress (
@JakeEvansGA
) in Georgia —>
@ajc
#GApol
#Georgia
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The latest from former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) —> God bless the Ukrainian people. Their fight will inspire a new era of global engagement via
@Deseret
#Ukraine
#Russia
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Evan Almighty (
@EvanMcMullin
) voted for
@KamalaHarris
.
#UTsen
#UTpol
Meanwhile, our nation’s report card shows the largest drops ever recorded in 4th and 8th grade math.
Great work folks.
KAMALA: Gas powered school buses contribute "to very serious conditions" that affect children's "ability to learn."
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Still true.
‘I’m as pissed off at Republicans as I am at Democrats…’
Former Navy SEAL & Congressman
@EliCrane_CEO
is the real deal & exactly the type of leader America needs right now.
Watch the full episode here ⬇️
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Critical points re TikTok made by former NSA Robert O'Brien (
@robertcobrien
) in conversation with Hugh Hewitt (
@hughhewitt
) during the
@nixonfoundation
Grand Strategy Summit last night -->
From the opening night of the Grand Strategy Summit, former National Security Adviser
@robertcobrien
warns Americans about the national security threats and potential military risks of using TikTok.
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Thoughtful piece on former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) —> “The O’Brien Factor,” by
@CurtMills
at
@amconmag
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Had a great time in Pocatello, Idaho with
@GovernorLittle
and
@IdahoGOP
Chairman Luna. Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) keynoted their Keep Idaho Red rally, where he reminded everyone how provocative it is to project weakness abroad.
#Idaho
#IDpol
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Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
) and former US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman (
@JonHuntsman
) together last night in Salt Lake City to support the reelection of Senator Mike Lee (
@MikeLeeforUtah
)
#UTpol
#Utah
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A must-read in
@ForeignAffairs
by former National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien (
@robertcobrien
).
The Return of Peace Through Strength
🇺🇸 💪
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“Taking it easy” in Winslow this evening. Hard to beat the beauty and history of Northern Arizona.
#AZ02
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‘Ukrainians have no chance' if oil sales with
#Russia
continue: former NSA Robert O'Brien (
@robertcobrien
) joined Harris Faulkner (
@HARRISFAULKNER
) on
@FaulknerFocus
this afternoon to discuss the latest with Russia’s invasion of
#Ukraine
.
@FoxNews
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