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Kelly Sadler

Kelly Sadler

ksadler@washingtontimes.com

Kelly Sadler is the Commentary Editor and a columnist for The Washington Times. Often seen as a Newsmax contributor, Ms. Sadler started out as a beat reporter at Bloomberg News, and later covered politics and commentary during the 2016 presidential election at the Washington Times. Ms. Sadler is a Trump Administration alum, serving as a Special Assistant to the President, where she coordinated surrogate coverage and talking points. She most recently served as the communication director for America First Action. She can be reached at ksadler@washingtontimes.com.

Columns by Kelly Sadler

The United States of America supplying oil to the world illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Trump is right: Iran has no cards

An armada of oil tankers is heading toward the Gulf of America as Asian buyers look to offset the loss of Iranian exports by turning to U.S. suppliers.

April 13, 2026
Republicans (GOP) lack of unity illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Republicans are self-sabotaging

Last week, Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, grilled President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma.

March 26, 2026
Exit New York Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

New Yorkers jumping on a bus to Florida

In 2022, while campaigning for governor of New York, Republican Lee Zeldin consistently hit Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul for her tax-and-spend policies.

March 23, 2026
Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, speaks during a congressional debate at KATU studios in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) ** FILE **

Trump faces internal sabotage as Iran war exposes disloyalty

When you work in the executive branch, you serve at the pleasure of the president of the United States. When you philosophically disagree with one of his decisions, you have two choices: Either execute on that decision effectively and efficiently or quietly resign and seek employment in the private sector.

March 19, 2026
The good and evil of artificial intelligence (AI) illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Only things less popular than AI are Iran, Democrats

A recent NBC poll measuring the favorability of 14 line items found that the only things with worse favorability than artificial intelligence among registered voters are Iran and the Democratic Party.

March 16, 2026
Democrats and antisemitism illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Democrats embrace antisemitism to win elections

Rather than support President Trump and America in defeating the largest state sponsor of terrorism for 47 years, Democrats see a political win by exploiting anti-Israel sentiment sown by our enemies.

March 5, 2026
President Donald Trump and Greenland illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Trump needs to take Greenland

Earlier this year, the Europeans were aghast at President Trump's persistence that the U.S. should control Greenland as a national security interest.

March 2, 2026
Democrats' hatred for the United States of America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Democrats cannot stand America

The midterms were defined Tuesday evening between those willing to stand for our country and those who, unfortunately, want to burn it all down if they're not in charge.

February 26, 2026