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Hegseth Touts Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' to Secure US Interests in Western Hemisphere
War Secretary says 'days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished'
Mar. 5, 2026 at 3:19pm
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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. Hegseth said President Trump has reestablished the Monroe Doctrine, which he referred to as the 'Donroe Doctrine', to secure America's interests in the Western Hemisphere and keep the homeland safe.
Why it matters
The 'Donroe Doctrine' represents a shift in US foreign policy under the Trump administration, moving away from perceived betrayals of American interests in the Western Hemisphere towards a more assertive stance to counter adversaries and protect the homeland.
The details
In remarks at the US military's Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Doral, Florida, Hegseth said 'President Trump recognizes the wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine, and the days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished.' He stated that 'securing America's interests in the Western Hemisphere and keeping our homeland safe are our top national security priorities' under President Trump.
- The US war with Iran entered its sixth day on the date of Hegseth's remarks.
The players
Pete Hegseth
The US War Secretary.
Donald Trump
The President of the United States who has reestablished the Monroe Doctrine, referred to as the 'Donroe Doctrine'.
What they’re saying
“President Trump recognizes the wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine, and the days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished.”
— Pete Hegseth, War Secretary
“Under President Trump, securing America's interests in the Western Hemisphere and keeping our homeland safe are our top national security priorities.”
— Pete Hegseth, War Secretary
The takeaway
The 'Donroe Doctrine' represents a shift in US foreign policy under the Trump administration towards a more assertive stance to counter adversaries and protect American interests in the Western Hemisphere, in contrast to perceived past betrayals of those interests.
