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Michael McKenna

Michael McKenna

Michael McKenna, a columnist for The Washington Times, is the president of MWR Strategies. He was most recently a deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of the Office of Legislative Affairs at the White House. He can be reached at mike@mwrstrat.com.

Columns by Michael McKenna

The American flag waves in Rockville, Maryland. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

We have a failed government; we are not a failed state

In last Thursday's debate, former President Donald Trump described the United States as a "failed state" and a "Third World nation." That's unfortunate and -- happily for its citizens -- inaccurate. Published July 3, 2024

U.S. federal spending illustration by Alexander Hunter/ The Washington Times

Becoming Venezuela

Some time ago, I asked a friend what the financial crisis that would eventually submerge the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency would look like. Would it be a failed bond auction or a run on gold? Published June 26, 2024

America's energy dependence on China and net zero from electric vehicles illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

How dependent on China do we want to be?

Environmental activists will need to decide very soon whether they are more concerned about the United States becoming dependent for energy on the communist regime in China. Published June 23, 2024

Republicans must focus on tax reform illustration by Alexander Hunter/ The Washington Times

Tax reform is just part of a larger puzzle

As I stated in my last column, no matter which party wins this year's presidential and congressional elections, most of Washington will be dedicated to tax legislation, federal spending, and how to deal with the debt ceiling. Published June 19, 2024

FILE - This is the scene along a section of Omaha Beach in June 1944, during Operation Overlord, the code name for the Allied invasion at the Normandy coast in France during World War II. The D-Day invasion that helped change the course of World War II was unprecedented in scale and audacity. Veterans and world dignitaries are commemorating the 79th anniversary of the operation. (AP Photo, File)

Why we haven’t won a shooting war since WWII

This Thursday, June 6, politicians all over the land will wax rhapsodic about the heroism of the American fighting men in Operation Overlord, the Allies' successful effort that started on June 6, 1944. Published June 5, 2024

Illustration on Biden's being above the law by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Biden White House ignoring the law shatters all norms

Anyone who has driven in the United States for more than a few days is fully aware that there are always two speed limits: The posted limit and the limit that is actually enforced by the police. Published May 18, 2024

President Ronald Reagan (seated) and Chief of Staff James A. Baker III are pictured in the Oval Office of the White House. (University of Texas)

The problem with Jim Baker

On numerous occasions during his presidency, Donald Trump said that he was looking for someone like Jim Baker to be chief of staff. Published May 15, 2024

Republicans (GOP) and mail-in voting illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

Republicans catching up with Democrats on mail-in voting

Having been burned by mail-in ballots in a handful of places across a couple of election cycles, it is not surprising that Republicans are hesitant to fully embrace the imperative to be competitive with Democrats. Published May 4, 2024