Donald Trump Jr. has urged the United States to prioritize its military focus on China while maintaining diplomatic efforts to prevent open conflict. In an article published on February 19, the former president’s son emphasized the need for military deterrence against China without “poking the dragon in the eye unnecessarily.”

Trump Jr. expressed his support for his father’s nominee for undersecretary of defense for policy, Elbridge Colby. Known for his hardline stance on China, Colby previously served in the Pentagon during Donald Trump’s first term. His approach centers on bolstering US military capabilities in Asia to counter Beijing’s growing influence, a perspective that has sparked both praise and criticism within Republican circles.

Some Republicans endorse Colby’s prioritization of the Indo-Pacific region, arguing that China poses the greatest long-term threat to US interests. Others, however, oppose his proposal to reduce American military involvement in the Middle East, viewing it as a risky shift in global strategy. Despite this divide, Trump Jr. highlighted Colby’s belief that China’s unique power demands focused deterrence while also advocating for diplomacy with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“Colby understands that the American people would benefit most from a balance of power with China that avoids........

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