Michael Stanton

Michael Stanton is a research assistant at the Reagan Institute.

Trump, Vance, Hegseth at Arlington Cemetery

Opinion

May 28, 2025

US military vulnerabilities threaten Trump's 'peace-through-strength' strategy

President Trump advances his 'peace-through-strength' strategy, addressing military vulnerabilities and budget challenges in the Middle East and Asia.

Hegseth runs with US troops in Germany

Opinion

March 14, 2025

DOGE joins budget battle on side of Defense Department

Defense Secretary Hegseth is putting the military budget right in his sights. He has reallocated some spending and allied with DOGE. He is preparing the US for warfighting.