Lieutenant General Mark Hertling Officially Joins The Bulwark, Bolstering Anti-Trump Conservative Voice

Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, a prominent military analyst and former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, has officially joined The Bulwark, a conservative news and opinion website known for its "Never Trump" stance. The announcement was made by Tim Miller, writer-at-large and host of The Bulwark's daily podcast, via social media, stating, "Thrilled to have the pride of @CBCHighSchool, Lieutenant General @MarkHertling officially joining @BulwarkOnline. 🇺🇸" This move signifies a strengthening of The Bulwark's roster with an authoritative voice on national security and military affairs.Press Release

Lieutenant General Hertling brings a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in the U.S. Army, including commanding the 1st Armored Division in Iraq during the troop surge and serving as the Joint Staff War Planner (J7) during 9/11. Since his retirement in 2012, he has been a respected military and national security analyst for CNN, offering critical insights on global conflicts and defense policy. His expertise is frequently sought after for his clear-headed assessments of military strategy and leadership.

The Bulwark, co-founded in the wake of the 2016 election, serves as a platform for anti-Trump conservatives advocating for principled conservatism and rational discourse. Tim Miller, a former Republican political consultant and communications director for Jeb Bush's 2016 campaign, has been a vocal critic of former President Trump and a key figure in the "Never Trump" movement. His book, "Why We Did It: A Travelogue From the Republican Road to Hell," details the shift within the Republican Party.

Hertling has previously contributed articles and appeared on podcasts for The Bulwark, providing commentary on military readiness, geopolitical events, and the intersection of military and politics. His past writings for the platform have often focused on upholding military values and critiquing actions he perceives as undermining the armed forces' professionalism. This official integration is expected to formalize and expand his contributions to the platform's mission.

This formal addition of Lieutenant General Hertling is poised to further enhance The Bulwark's credibility and reach, particularly in discussions surrounding defense, foreign policy, and the integrity of democratic institutions. It underscores the ongoing realignment within conservative circles and the continued efforts to provide an alternative narrative to mainstream Republicanism. His deep military background will undoubtedly offer valuable perspectives on critical national and international issues.