Pete Hegseth boosts Trump’s Donroe Doctrine: US is ‘finished’ betraying its people

As the US war with Iran enters its sixth day, War Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Central and South America that Washington has not forgotten its own hemisphere.

“President Trump recognizes the wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine, and the days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished,” Hegseth said in remarks at the US military’s Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Doral, Fla.

“President Trump has reestablished the Monroe Doctrine, the Trump corollary of the Monroe Doctrine, or if you like, for short, you can just call it the Donroe doctrine,” the Pentagon chief went on.

“Under President Trump, securing America’s interests in the Western Hemisphere and keeping our homeland safe are our top national security priorities.”

The Post coined the term “Donroe Doctrine” on its front page in January 2025, in reference to Trump’s desire to keep America’s adversaries from gaining footholds in the Western Hemisphere.

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