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WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss Operation Epic Fury and the Democrats' Ongoing DHS Shutdown.

As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and two-decade fighter pilot who flew countless combat missions in the F-15 and F-22 in the Middle East, Rep. Pfluger shared his personal insight into how Operation Epic Fury was a historic success that once again demonstrated America's unmatched military strength. During the interview, Rep. Pfluger also highlighted the danger Senate Democrats continue to put everyday Americans in by keeping DHS closed.

You can watch the full conversation HERE or by clicking the image below:

Read highlights of the conversation below:

Rep. Pfluger on the War Powers Resolution:

“Democrats have less consideration for national security issues than grade school kids…This is in response to President Obama being the appeaser-in-chief for so many years. I'm a combat veteran. Iran and the terror regime have metastasized over the past 47 years, and it is a clear and present danger. President Trump has the lawful authority [to conduct Operation Epic Fury] under the Constitution under Article Two.”

Rep. Pfluger on American Airpower:

"As an airman, Airpower has once again been highlighted in the ways that it can help affect strategic outcomes and prevent this terror threat from spreading even further. Airpower will make our world in the region even safer."

Rep. Pfluger on Military Investment and Readiness:

"Maria, you are exactly right, and we should be focused on that [increasing weapons stockpiles and FY2027 defense spending]. And that's the point. You can't trust Democrats right now to do much of anything. The President is right. We do need to increase our stockpiles. We do need the manufacturers to get very serious about producing faster and more effectively. And Congress does need to increase our funding, because the threats are real. It's not just Iran, as you mentioned. It is Russia. It is China. And my fellow colleagues, former fighter pilots, those that are on the ground, and those that are in naval ships right now, they need the best weapon systems, and they need them at the speed to defend and to prevent further conflicts around the world."

Rep. Pfluger on Funding DHS:

“We're at a critical point right now. President Biden let in 10 million illegal aliens, those who are violent criminals, who pose a terror threat. We saw that in Austin, Texas, tragically, this past weekend. That's the kind of threat we need to prevent from terrorizing our communities. 2025 and 2026, for Democrats, is going to be defined by a choice that they have made to not defend our homeland, to not keep our communities safe, which is really sad when you think about it.”

"This should be the most bipartisan thing that we do here. The Committee on Homeland Security was formed in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, and now they are defining themselves by saying, 'We don't care about Homeland Security.' And it's not just that. It's the impact on TSA, it's the impact on everyday life for FEMA and disaster relief. It's a sad situation, and we've called on them [Democrats] to do the right thing, and they just refuse to do it."