Government Accountability

U.S. Lawmakers’ Munich Mission Undermined by Domestic Chaos and Political Infighting

By National Security Desk | February 13, 2026

As U.S. lawmakers stumble into the Munich Security Conference amidst bitter political fights and leadership failures, America’s reputation as a reliable ally falters—exposing the dangerous costs of distracted governance on national security.

Every year, the Munich Security Conference serves as a crucial stage where global leaders converge to discuss shared security challenges. For over six decades, America has led these dialogues from a position of strength and unity, championing freedom and sovereignty worldwide. Yet this year, U.S. lawmakers arrived not with confidence but burdened by the political paralysis crippling Washington. How Can America Lead When It’s Divided at Home? The stark reality is that behind the scenes in Washington, partisan battles have left many elected officials sidelined or absent from this important gathering. House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled an official delegation of...

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