Jake Braun

Jake Braun is a former senior advisor in the Biden administration, having served as the acting principal deputy national cyber director and as a senior counselor to the secretary of homeland security. He played a crucial role in designing and implementing the nation's first counter-fentanyl strategy, showcasing his expertise in national security and counter-narcotics efforts. Braun has been vocal about the strategic misalignment of U.S. military resources in combating drug trafficking, advocating for a more focused approach on primary trafficking routes, particularly emphasizing the need for attention on land-based operations rather than Caribbean maritime actions.