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Palumbo quipped that it’s preferable to these outspoken leaders “knowing who they are, where they are, and what they’re doing,” compared to the potential chaos of officials who seem lost or disconnected from their mission. Their confidence and clarity are seen as vital in an era where misinformation and government overreach threaten core liberties.
A Call to Support and Model Western Values
The discussion encapsulates a call to Americans and their allies to continue championing free speech and resist authoritarian tendencies. Vance, in particular, is encouraged to keep shining a light on these issues, serving as a model for how Western democracies should operate—transparent, bold, and committed to individual rights.