Dave Brat is my hero—and how powerful that feeling is to me. His victory stands as living proof that the power of the people still matters. That courage, truth, and a fired-up grassroots movement can beat the machine.

In 2014, Brat—a humble economics professor with no campaign polish or political machine—took on one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor… and won. It was a political earthquake. But to those of us who know the strength of the grassroots, it was a spark of confirmation: This is how we win.

He was mocked by the media, ignored by the elites, and underestimated by his opponent—but he never backed down. And neither did the grassroots. Dave Brat’s victory is our proof. It’s the battle cry. He showed us what happens when regular people believe, commit, and go all in.

Now, we must do it again.

All across the country, America First MAGA candidates are stepping up to flip districts and defend the Trump Agenda. These aren’t political insiders—they’re underdogs, just like Brat was. They may lack funding or media polish, but they carry conviction, truth, and the will to fight for our country and our future.

That’s why the WarRoom Posse must follow the MAGA LIONS team on GETTR — @MAGA_LIONS, @BikerforTrump1968,  @CCMiddleton1967, and @JasonDahl. The MAGA LIONS Team are grassroots leaders, who have thoroughly vetted and endorsed candidates that represent our movement—many just like Dave Brat.

Among them:

Reagan Box (U.S. Senate, GA), a bold America First voice challenging Jon Ossoff in what will be one of the most-watched Senate races of 2026. reaganforsenate.com

John Fleming, (U.S. Senate, LA) who is challenging Bill Cassidy in Louisiana after Cassidy betrayed his base by voting to convict President Trump. Fleming is running to reclaim that seat for the grassroots. FlemingSenateCampaign.com

Dan Smeriglio (U.S. Senate, ME), the only America First challenger taking on entrenched moderate Susan Collins in deep-blue New England. Dan Smeriglio

Tina Forte (NY-14), who is once again taking the fight to AOC in the Bronx, unafraid to call out progressive hypocrisy on the home turf. tinaforteforcongress.com

Don Brown, (U.S. Senate, NC) a constitutional conservative, Navy JAG officer, and author, who is challenging Thom Tillis for U.S. Senate in North Carolina to restore America First leadership to the GOP. brownfornc.com

Just like Brat vs. Cantor, these races may seem unwinnable to the establishment—but we know better. They all deserve our full "Too Big to Rig” fight—donations, volunteers, amplification.

President Trump is still on the ballot because it’s the Trump Agenda we’re fighting for. But this is about more than one man. This is about keeping the majority—and that means grinding for every race, from city council to U.S. Senate. If we don’t show up, we risk the return of Pelosi, Jeffries, Schumer, and their Neo-Marxist chaos.

I don’t know about you, but I remember exactly how that felt. I refuse to go back.

The WarRoom Posse can’t afford to sit this one out. We are not just voters—we are the Force Multiplier Alliance!

Talk to neighbors. Call low-propensity voters. Wave signs. Donate what you can. Show up, even when you’re tired. Make it Too Big to Rig.

As Grace Chong said:

"MOVEMENT BUILT IN. It’s in our bones. In our DNA. As Americans, the WarRoom Posse is built to fight—for this country, for each other, and for the truth.” – Grace Chong, CFO WarRoom

I’ll fight with everything I’ve got to make sure we never go back. And I want every member of this Posse to always remember:

You are the Next Man Up!

I believe in the win. And I want you to inherently believe it, too.

That’s why Dave Brat is still my hero. He didn’t wait for permission. He stepped up. He believed in the grassroots—and we believed in him. And he never stopped fighting.

Today, he continues to lead as Senior VP of Business Relations at Liberty University’s School of Business, mentoring the next generation with the same courage and clarity that helped flip a district and shake the system.

"When the people stand up, the machine can’t win. Truth still has a shot in America—but only if you show up.” – Dave Brat

So now it’s our turn. Put your Boots on the Ground. Show up and Step up.

Believe in the win—and fight like you know it’s possible.

*** Next Man Up ***