A massive threat looms over the American homeland — and President Donald J. Trump has a plan to stop it.
What Is the Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield?
In a time of rising global instability, America needs protection from the unthinkable: an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack that could cripple the nation’s infrastructure in seconds. President Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system could be the ultimate shield to secure our nation from devastating high-altitude nuclear threats.
EMP Attacks Are a Real and Present Danger
Historian and EMP specialist Dr. William Forstchen, a New York Times bestselling author, recently explained why this new layer of defense is urgent — and achievable.
“We already have Israel’s Iron Dome protecting against tactical missile attacks,” Forstchen told Fox News Digital. “But the U.S. needs a strategic system that can stop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in space — before they reach American soil.”
The EMP threat isn’t science fiction. Congressional studies in 2002 and 2008 concluded that an EMP blast over the U.S. could wipe out the power grid, disable electronics, and lead to mass casualties.
Could 90% of Americans Perish After an EMP?
Forstchen paints a dire picture. If an EMP event struck today, up to 90% of Americans could die within a year due to food shortages, lack of medical care, and social collapse.
“We need to treat this like national insurance,” he said. “We spend billions on electric car chargers. Why not spend it on saving the country?”
Trump’s Iron Dome for America: A Promise Made, A Promise Kept
In January, President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to begin designing an “Iron Dome for America” — fulfilling a key promise from his campaign.
“At my next term, we’re going to construct a powerful missile defense shield over our nation,” President Trump announced during an event in West Palm Beach. “It’ll be built right here in America and designed to keep our people safe.”
This Golden Dome would serve as a space-based missile shield, intercepting ICBMs before they can unleash devastation.
Delays Under Biden, Now Back on Track
According to Forstchen, the Department of Defense was moving toward this project in 2020. But like many Trump-era initiatives, it was sidelined during the Biden administration and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now that Trump is back in office, momentum is finally returning.
“We don’t have the luxury of time,” Forstchen warned. “This needs to happen now — not three years from now.”
Why the Golden Dome Is Worth Every Penny
Some critics balk at the cost of building such an advanced defense system. But Forstchen offers a simple comparison: Do you hesitate to buy home insurance?
“We’re talking about America’s survival. We’ve spent trillions on failed climate projects — this is about national security.”
Who Are the Real Threats? Not Russia — But Rogue States
While Cold War superpowers like Russia and China still command attention, the greater risk comes from rogue regimes like North Korea and Iran.
“These aren’t actors concerned with mutual destruction,” Forstchen said. “If North Korea launched an EMP tomorrow, would we be ready?”
The late Dr. Peter Pry, nuclear weapons expert and former staff director of the Congressional EMP Commission, issued stark warnings before his death in 2022:
“Cars would stall, planes could crash, power would go out for months,” Pry warned. “It would be a serious threat to the survival of the American people.”
The Takeaway: Now Is the Time to Defend America
The Golden Dome is more than a futuristic idea — it’s a lifeline for the United States in an increasingly unstable world.
President Trump is once again putting America First, taking decisive steps to protect our homeland from 21st-century threats.
Don’t let D.C. politics delay the shield that could save our nation. The Golden Dome must become reality — before it’s too late.