Golden Dome Co-Chairs Statement on Confirmation of Golden Dome Czar

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressional Golden Dome Caucus Chair Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) and Co-Chair, Rep. Dale Strong (AL-05) released the following statements after the Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Gen. Michael A. Guetlein to lead the Department of Defense’s Golden Dome project:   

“Congratulations to General Guetlein on his confirmation," said Rep. Jeff Crank. I am confident that under his leadership, President Trump’s vision to innovate our homeland missile defense through Golden Dome will soon become a reality - creating a strong deterrence against our adversaries. I look forward to working with General Guetlein to ensure Congress is providing as much support as possible for this essential program.”

“President Trump's decision to have General Guetlein serve as the Golden Dome Czar is a strategic move to strengthen our national defense at a critical time. I applaud the Senate for swiftly taking up his nomination, and I look forward to working with him to defend our homeland and advance the Golden Dome's mission to keep Americans safe,” said Rep. Dale Strong. 

Background:

The Congressional Golden Dome Caucus was established in June 2025, following President Trump’s Executive Order, issued on January 27, 2025, directing the implementation of a “next-generation missile defense shield for the United States against ballistic, hypersonic, advanced cruise missiles, and other next-generation aerial attacks.”  

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