Joshua Smith, a three-time elected member of the Libertarian National Committee and a Navy veteran, has announced his candidacy for the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination. The announcement immediately placed him as a leading contender in the nomination race, given his established reputation within the liberty movement.
Smith’s decision to run comes at a time when many Americans feel a pressing need for a return to the country’s foundational principles. The aftermath of the COVID pandemic and the ongoing Global War on Terror have resulted in concerns about the well-being and rights of everyday citizens being overshadowed by bureaucratic decisions at various levels of government. Particularly among blue-collar workers, veterans, and residents of the ‘flyover’ states, there is a growing call for a representative who can voice their concerns and experiences outside of the dominant two-party system.
In announcing his candidacy, Smith presented his political vision centered around the themes of Liberty, Family, and Prosperity. He expressed his intent to initiate a thorough investigation into the entities and individuals involved in the COVID response, including the federal COVID task force, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and pharmaceutical company Pfizer. His other bold proposals include the dismantling of federal agencies he deems illegitimate, ending the Federal Reserve, and advocating for free and fair trade for Americans.
On the issue of gun control, Smith outlined his immediate policy plans which include abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), nullifying the pistol brace ban instituted under President Biden, instituting national reciprocity or constitutional carry, repealing the National Firearms Act (NFA), and banning the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Smith positions himself as a candidate for whom human liberty takes precedence over all else. His campaign seeks to protect American lives rather than discard or neglect them. He holds that neither the Republicans nor Democrats have shown the will or ability to break the cycle of bureaucracy and political elitism that he believes has permeated American governance. He champions the return to radical libertarian principles, the very principles he believes the nation was founded upon.
As Joshua Smith launches his presidential campaign, he delivers a compelling vision for a return to basic principles: individual rights, minimal government interference, and the protection of American lives. His strong libertarian messages, drawing upon his steadfast belief in these core principles, have the potential to shape the national conversation and inspire a new wave of dedication to the ideals upon which the nation was founded.
