Frank McKenzie

Republican Sen. Tim Scott discusses remembering Lindsey Graham, while Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie address the Iran war. The segment focuses on political and security-related topics.

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 12, 2026. The transcript of the interview is provided.

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie was interviewed on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on July 12, 2026. The transcript details his discussion during the interview.

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, former head of U.S. Central Command, stated on 'Face the Nation' that the U.S. could take control of the Strait of Hormuz or Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal to pressure Iran. He emphasized that direct, existential pressure is needed to gain concessions from Iran as the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes.

General Frank McKenzie, former head of US Central Command, suggested relocating US bases from the Gulf to Israel and neighboring countries to better protect against Iranian missile and drone attacks. He highlighted the vulnerability of current bases in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain and recommended dispersing US forces westward, including to Israel.

Retired General Frank McKenzie, former head of US Central Command, argues that US bases in the Gulf should be relocated to Israel and neighboring countries to better protect against Iranian threats. He criticized the current basing system as an 'artefact' of Cold War strategy, noting that Iran's attacks on Gulf bases during the war exposed vulnerabilities. McKenzie stated the Biden administration rejected his proposal to shift bases westward.

The April 5, 2026 episode of 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' features NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, retired General Frank McKenzie, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Timothy Broglio, head of the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The discussion likely covers science, defense, politics, and religious military affairs.