It seems there is a perilously thin line between civilization and savagery.

After the savagery of World War II, the international community came together to draw that line clearly—condemning wars of aggression or conquest: wars waged not in self-defense, but for territorial gain, domination, and subjugation. In doing so, the world rejected brutality as policy and affirmed restraint as the foundation of order.

For decades, our country stood at the forefront of that international commitment…

… until in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026—a day that should live in infamy.

Now, the Trump administration casts off that legacy, acting as a modern-day conquistador, following in the footsteps of Vladimir Putin’s criminal enterprise in Ukraine.

Together, we must stand and proclaim—clearly and without equivocation: Not in our name.

We must relearn, yet again, a lesson written in blood across history: War is not the answer.