Rep. Sheri Biggs Condemns Democrats for Embarrassing America at Munich Security Conference

Rep. Sheri Biggs, a Republican representative from South Carolina, said Monday that Democratic leaders who attended the Munich Security Conference embarrassed the United States by using the international forum to criticize President Donald Trump rather than focus on global security challenges.

The Munich gathering, one of the world’s premier security forums, drew dozens of heads of state and officials as U.S. authorities sought to outline the administration’s foreign policy priorities amid the war in Ukraine and debate over NATO spending. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the enduring U.S.-Europe partnership, aiming to reassure allies despite tensions over Trump administration policy directions.

However, several Democrat leaders and potential 2028 presidential contenders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, used their platforms at the conference to critique Trump’s foreign policy.

Biggs, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, criticized Ocasio-Cortez over her comments about Taiwan. “When I heard that clip, all I could think was, we have a saying in the South, and it’s, ‘Bless her heart,’ because that was an absolute embarrassment,” she said in an interview on Monday.

“I honestly felt sorry for her. And all I could think about was, God forbid if this person was in charge one day,” Biggs added. “I know right now she doesn’t speak for me and she doesn’t speak for America, and she is not in a position of leadership.” She stated, “And I’m very grateful that we have President Trump as our commander in chief.”

When asked whether Munich was the appropriate setting for attacks on the president, Biggs replied, “Absolutely not.” She added, “It’s just showing that the Democrats are failing their policies. They have nothing to go on, and they cannot stand the fact that this administration, President Trump, is moving forward.”

Biggs praised Trump for “growing our economy. He’s taking care of America. He’s putting our citizens first,” noting those who oppose him cause chaos. In contrast, she praised Rubio’s address, which emphasized renewed American strength and partnership with European allies and received a standing ovation from attendees.

“Well, I think he speaks for America and he speaks for this administration and moving forward,” Biggs said. “And it doesn’t just benefit the U.S. Everyone will benefit.” She concluded, “It shows strength in unity.”

Biggs also addressed the Justice Department’s recent release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating she is grateful for transparency. “Well, I’m grateful that they have released that information,” she said. “I believe in truth and I believe in transparency.”

She argued that if the Biden administration had possessed information implicating President Trump or members of his administration, it would have been made public earlier. “If President Biden had any information that would have pointed at fault to President Trump or anyone affiliated with this administration, don’t you believe that that information would have come out long before President Trump took office?” Biggs asked.

“I feel confident that this information is going to reveal that, and I’m glad that it’s out and available and want to move forward,” she added.