Elbridge Colby
@ElbridgeColby
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Former Pentagon, 2018 National Defense Strategy, inter alia. Author of Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict. Views my own.
Washington, DC
Joined December 2011
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
I am pleased to announced a slate of America First Patriots, who will work in conjunction with our GREAT Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth! Stephen Feinberg will serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense, and help Make the Pentagon Great Again. An extremely successful
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Congratulations, Bridge. Peace comes through strength. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
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An excellent pick for a crucial set of issues! 👍👍🇺🇸
I am pleased to announce Mauricio Claver-Carone as the State Department’s Special Envoy for Latin America. Mauricio has served in many important roles, including the White House, as my Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs. Over the last four years, chaos and anarchy
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Thank you, @thecjpearson! 🇺🇸
Congratulations to @ElbridgeColby! It’s picks like these that will ensure the DOD return to its roots as the lethal war-fighting machine it was intended to be and will reaffirm our country’s commitment to peace through strength.
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Congratulations dear Bridge. Although we often disagree (sometimes strongly), I salute the clarity and coherence of your views on defense and foreign policy.
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
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Thrilled. Bridge’s thoughtful and realistic approach to national defense is precisely what we need in this critical moment. Add “Strategy of Denial” to your winter reading list—it's a vital resource for understanding the challenges we face and the strategies necessary to
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
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Major W for America First! Congratulations to @ElbridgeColby on this fantastic appointment. One of the best minds in foreign policy in Washington. The American people voted for a foreign policy that puts their interests first and President Trump is taking his mandate seriously.
🚨New: President Trump has announced that Elbridge “Bridge” Colby @ElbridgeColby will serve as the Under Secretary of Policy.
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I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
I am pleased to announced a slate of America First Patriots, who will work in conjunction with our GREAT Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth! Stephen Feinberg will serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense, and help Make the Pentagon Great Again. An extremely successful
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Great choice
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
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I am pleased to announce Ken Howery as my choice for United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Ken is a World renowned entrepreneur, investor, and public servant, who served our Nation brilliantly during my First Term as U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, where he led efforts
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🙏🇺🇸
An exceptional pick.
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Thank you very much, @SenMikeLee. I’m honored by your confidence and support. 🇺🇸
.@ElbridgeColby is a phenomenal pick by President Trump and an outstanding addition to the DoD leadership team. He has my vote.
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Congratulations @ElbridgeColby for the nomination as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. An excellent choice for a key position! Wishing you all the best!
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
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Wow, great news: @ElbridgeColby nominated by President-elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy(!). Voice of reason, realism and prudence, more than needed. Congratulations, Bridge, from overseas, wish you every success and hope to see you again.
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Great news for everyone hoping for the return of SANITY and PRAGMATISM in the US and the world in 2025. Godspeed @ElbridgeColby!
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
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Domo arigato gozaimashita, @kobahawk! No presumptions but I greatly appreciate your kind words.
Elbridge, congrats!
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Huge congrats to my friend and colleague, @ElbridgeColby! Excellent pick to set US defense policy in these challenging times. 🇺🇸
I am profoundly honored by and grateful to President @realdonaldtrump for nominating me to serve as his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. If confirmed by the Senate, it would be an exceptional privilege to work with @petehegseth and his team to implement President Trump’s
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@ElbridgeColby @realDonaldTrump @PeteHegseth Congratulations Eldridge, I have been following you for a long time. You truly have America's best interest at heart and a clear and sensible approach about geopolitics. 👏
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