As we celebrate the holidays, we must remember that America First is not only economic. It is moral.

That truth makes some people uncomfortable, but it remains undeniable. The belief in the dignity of every human life, the importance of faith, the responsibility of freedom, and the difference between right and wrong did not emerge from nowhere. They came from a moral framework that shaped our laws, our culture, and our character.

For years, the political class mocked the phrase “America First.” They dismissed it as simplistic, selfish, or outdated. They were wrong then, and they are wrong now. America First is not a catchphrase. It is a governing philosophy rooted in common sense, moral clarity, and respect for the people who built this country.

America did not become the greatest nation on earth by apologizing for itself. We became great because we put our people, our values, and our families first. That is what America First means, and that is why it must remain the guiding principle of our nation.

At its core, America First is about hard-working Americans. It is about the men and women who wake up before dawn, punch a........

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