What role, if any, do you believe the United States should play on the global stage?

The United States must lead the world from a position of strength while always putting America First. Our priority is protecting our sovereignty, securing our borders, maintaining the strongest military, and putting American workers and families first. We should maintain strategic alliances that directly benefit U.S. security and our economy, especially with strong partners like Israel, counter adversaries like China, and pursue peace through strength rather than endless wars or wasteful foreign aid. American leadership works best when we are prosperous and secure at home. New Hampshire families deserve a foreign policy that delivers real security and opportunity, not more spending abroad.

What is the greatest geo-political issue facing the United States today?

The greatest geo-political issue facing the United States today is the rise of an aggressive, expansionist China and its growing alliance with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This directly threatens American economic security, supply chains, technology leadership, and military superiority. We must respond with strength, secure borders, fair trade, and renewed American energy dominance. We also must look within, to make sure we have our house in order, other wise we will not be able to face this issue.

How do you view America’s alliance system as it currently stands? What changes, if any, to the alliance structure would you like to see implemented?

America’s alliances, particularly NATO and our partnership with Israel, remain vital assets for our national security when they serve U.S. interests. However, many allies have become overly dependent on American taxpayers while contributing too little to their own defense. Alliances should benefit both parties not only one. I would also add there is a difference between and friend and an ally. We need to understand that difference.

 What role, if any, should U.S. foreign assistance play in advancing America's interests abroad, and what principles would guide your decisions on funding those programs?  How do you view the decision to shutter USAID?

U.S. foreign assistance should be sharply limited and used only when it clearly and directly advances core American national security interests, economic benefits for U.S. workers, or strategic advantages against adversaries like China. It must never be a blank check for nation-building or global social programs. It should have a very clear positive ROI for everyday American.

What role should Congress play in authorizing or overseeing the use of U.S. military force abroad, including recent actions involving Iran?

Congress has a constitutional duty to authorize major military actions abroad. I will insist on proper congressional oversight and debate before committing U.S. forces to extended conflicts. That said, the President must retain the ability to act decisively when American lives, interests, or allies are directly threatened, including targeted strikes against Iran-backed threats or proxies that attack U.S. personnel. Recent actions against Iran’s destabilizing activities were justified for protecting American forces and regional stability, but Congress should receive prompt briefings and retain strong oversight powers.

What outcomes should the United States pursue in its relations with Iran and what approaches do you support in achieving these goals?

The United States should pursue a clear outcome with Iran: prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons, stop its support for terrorism and proxy wars, and deter aggression against America, Israel, and our friends and allies.

Do you support further aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia? If so, what types of aid would you vote for?

No, I do not support further aid to Ukraine. We have already sent over $200 billion with little accountability. Reports of widespread corruption in Ukraine, along with credible evidence that U.S.-supplied weapons are being diverted and resold on the black market, including to Mexican cartels, make additional aid unacceptable. We also need to discuss the elephant in the room that Ukraine has not had its elections, so by definition they are under marshal law and being run by a dictator. This would need to be addressed before I consider further aid. My priority is America First: securing our own border, arming our military properly, and taking care of American veterans and taxpayers. We should focus on diplomatic efforts to end the war, not write another blank check.

How should the U.S. approach its relationship with Israel?

The United States should maintain a strong, unwavering alliance with Israel — our most reliable democratic partner in the Middle East. Israel is a critical strategic asset that advances American security, intelligence sharing, and economic interests (over $55 billion in two-way trade supporting U.S. jobs). I strongly support continued military aid to ensure Israel can defend itself against Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and other threats. We should reject efforts to weaken or condition this relationship. America’s support for Israel is not charity, it is a smart investment in shared values, stability, and countering radical Islamic terrorism.

What path would you like to see the United States chart in regards to international trade relations? What role should Congress play in setting trade policy?

I believe the United States should pursue fair, reciprocal trade that puts American workers and manufacturers first, not one-sided deals that hollow out our economy.

Where do you believe the United States should seek cooperation with countries that are also strategic competitors, such as China, and where should it draw firm lines?

We should seek limited, strictly transactional cooperation with China only where it directly benefits American interests, such as combating fentanyl precursors or specific regional stability issues. We should also do this while securing our intellectual property.

What are your current views on immigration policy and enforcement in the United States? This includes legal and illegal immigration, refugee resettlement, and asylum programs.

We must first enforce our existing immigration laws. Secure the border, end catch-and-release, and deport criminal illegal immigrants. I support reforming legal immigration to a merit-based system that benefits America, while dramatically reducing refugee resettlement and tightening asylum programs that are currently abused. All immigration policy, legal and illegal, must prioritize American citizens first by protecting wages, housing, schools, and public safety.

What role should the U.S. Congress play in shaping U.S. Foreign Policy and how much should it defer to the President and the U.S. Department of State?

Congress has the constitutional responsibility to shape foreign policy. Article I grants Congress the power to declare war, regulate foreign commerce, raise and support armies, and appropriate funds, including foreign aid. While the President serves as Commander-in-Chief and negotiates treaties (with Senate consent), Congress should not defer excessively to the executive branch or the State Department. I will fulfill my oath by providing robust oversight, refusing blank-check funding, and ensuring U.S. foreign policy aligns with American interests and the Constitution rather than unchecked presidential or bureaucratic power.

How do international events affect the lives of people in New Hampshire, and how would your foreign policy priorities benefit the state?

International events hit New Hampshire families hard, through inflated prices, supply chain problems hurting local businesses, and lost manufacturing opportunities. My foreign policy priorities focus on fair trade, energy dominance, and strategic alliances that bring manufacturing jobs back to the Granite State, lower costs for working families, and protect our economy. By investing in American manufacturing and putting Granite Staters first, instead of endless foreign spending, we can create good-paying jobs in construction, trades, and industry right here in New Hampshire.