Trump Taps Space Warrior as Dome Czar

In a monumental move that underscores President Trump’s unwavering commitment to America’s security, the White House has officially tapped Space Force General Michael Guetlein to lead the groundbreaking—and hotly debated—Golden Dome missile defense initiative. Modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome, the sweeping project aims to create an interwoven shield of space-based sensors, AI-powered tracking systems, and missile-destroying technologies to defend the U.S. mainland, Alaska, and Hawaii from threats above and below. With echoes of Reagan’s “Star Wars” vision, Golden Dome represents a bold attempt to reclaim American military dominance in a new era of global threats—and Guetlein, no stranger to massive national security undertakings, is now squarely at the helm. Backed by a potential $25 billion GOP-led defense package, Trump is racing to make this audacious shield operational by 2029. However, despite bipartisan skepticism over its feasibility and ballooning cost, the mission is forging ahead as a cornerstone of Trump’s America First defense agenda—one that seeks to build the most powerful missile defense system the world has ever seen.