Trump's new National Security Strategy emphasizes 'reciprocity' and homeland security

By Tony Bertuca / December 18, 2017 at 5:30 AM
President Trump will reveal a new National Security Strategy today that embraces the traditional role of the United States as a global leader, but gives "unprecedented" focus to securing the homeland and tempers foreign commitments with expectations of "reciprocity" from friends and allies, according to senior administration officials. The officials, who briefed reporters Sunday by phone, said the strategy, which adheres to many of Trump's "America first" campaign themes, also emphasizes U.S. prosperity and economic development. "His speeches are reflected...

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