That was my experience as well. I repeatedly heard complaints about prices and talk of how prices were better under Trumps first term.

Here's the SECDEF letter itself:

“in support of freedom and democracy”. I wonder how exactly Lake would define that democracy she’s referring to.

Engage (civilly). Have hard conversations. Especially with those sharing or commenting with disinformation. Challenge falsehoods. We got here because too many people were quiet while the loud, extreme and misinformed ones filled the void.

This reality made us weak as a nation. Our adversaries took advantage and have run successful disinformation and influence campaigns against us.