In the landscape of modern activism, a decentralized network known as Freedom Trainers has emerged, promoting strategies that could erode the foundational pillars of our democratic republic of governance.

At its core, this group offers the “People’s Pardon” training, an educational program centered on jury nullification; a tactic where jurors acquit defendants despite evidence of guilt, ostensibly to resist unjust laws, but its much deeper with nefarious purposes meant to undermine the Trump administration and the rule of law.

Freedom training positions nullification as nonviolent resistance against perceived authoritarianism. However, when viewed through the lens of institutional integrity, this approach risks subverting the judiciary, the final bastion in a republic.

By encouraging jurors to override laws based on personal or ideological beliefs, such initiatives could dismantle the rule of law, tipping the scales of justice toward chaos, and selective enforcement.

The wording from the Freedom Trainers’ jury nullification materials describes jury nullification in the following way: “Here’s how it works: As a juror, you are asked to make a legal determination.

You are required to consider only the information presented at trial but can bring your conscience with you.

Nullification is the historic prerogative of the jury to represent the conscience of the community when the law or its application is unjust. It’s one way ordinary people push back against government abuse.”Affiliated Groups Through Leadership and Collaboration

Affiliated Groups Through Leadership and Collaboration

Freedom Trainers draws from a network of experienced trainers with ties to other organizations. Key connections include:

• Horizons Project: Leaders from this group are part of Freedom Trainers’ network. Horizons focuses on bridging divides in democracy-building efforts and countering polarization.

• Beautiful Trouble: Involved trainers hail from this creative activism collective, which provides toolkits for nonviolent protest and disruption.

• Free DC: Contributors include members from this D.C.-based advocacy group pushing for statehood and local autonomy.

• Choose Democracy: Some organizers are affiliated; this initiative trained people in noncooperation tactics during the 2020 U.S. election to prevent potential authoritarian shifts.

• Strike Ready Corp: Co-hosts trainings with Freedom Trainers on community strike readiness, emphasizing roles in labor and collective action escalation.

• One Million Rising: Collaborated on recorded webinars for mass noncooperation training, aiming to educate one million people in resistance strategies.

• Broader Training Networks: Freedom Trainers works with a “wide family of training networks and friends” for action planning, de-escalation, and resistance strategies, though specific names beyond the above aren’t detailed.

Funding Mechanisms of Groups Promoting Jury Nullification Education

Groups that educate the public about jury nullification, such as Freedom Trainers and the Fully Informed Jury Association, along with closely associated organizations like Protect Democracy, rely primarily on private philanthropic support rather than public or government funding.

These entities operate as nonprofit organizations under different tax-exempt classifications, drawing resources mainly from individual donors, private foundations, and occasional investment income.

Freedom Trainers and Its Ties to Protect Democracy

Freedom Trainers operates in close association with Protect Democracy, sharing resources and thematic overlap in materials about grand juries and juror rights. As a result, its funding is effectively supported through the broader financial structure of Protect Democracy rather than through separate donations or independent revenue streams.

Protect Democracy Project

Protect Democracy Project serves as the primary 501(c)(3) public charity arm of the Protect Democracy organization. It focuses on litigation, policy work, and public education efforts.

Protect Democracy provides foundational research and handouts that Freedom Trainers integrates into its jury nullification curriculum, framing it as a nonviolent strategy to safeguard democratic principles. This intersection is part of a larger ecosystem of organizations equipping communities with tools for civil resistance.

As part of their training Freedom Trainers distributes handouts and materials directly from Protect Democracy, including a one-pager on grand juries that explains jurors’ rights and powers in the context of authoritarian threats.

In recent years, Protect Democracy has reported substantial revenue growth, with total revenue reaching over $55 million dollars in one recent filing period. The overwhelming majority of this income, approximately 94 percent, comes from private contributions, including donations from individuals and foundations.

Smaller portions derive from investment income, such as interest and dividends, and negligible amounts from program services.

Expenses support advocacy programs, staff salaries, and occasional grants to allied organizations. The entity has shown consistent financial strength, with significant net assets accumulated through sustained donor support.

Loosely Affiliated Individuals Past Roles

This ecosystem, bolstered by Protect Democracy’s leadership ties to former Obama-era officials (such as Ian Bassin and Justin Florence from the White House Counsel’s Office, Ben Berwick from DOJ’s Civil Division, and Michael Gottlieb with White House and DOJ experience) and substantial private philanthropic funding (including millions in grants from Protect Democracy Project to aligned civic and advocacy organizations), promotes viewing the courtroom as a frontline for political activism rather than impartial justice.

2022 Electoral Count Act Reform Protect Democracy Role

The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, updated the 1887 Electoral Count Act by raising the congressional objection threshold to one-fifth of both chambers, limiting the vice president’s role to a purely ceremonial one with no power to reject votes, setting clear deadlines for state certifications and dispute resolution, and strengthening safeguards for peaceful presidential transitions.

Protect Democracy contributed significantly by analyzing 2020 election vulnerabilities and January 6 events, publishing targeted reform proposals to close loopholes for election subversion, and providing endorsements and expert guidance to lawmakers, helping build the bipartisan support that secured passage.

Protect Democracy United

Protect Democracy United operates as the affiliated 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, emphasizing advocacy and community organizing to address perceived threats to democracy. Its revenue profile mirrors that of its sister entity, relying almost entirely on private contributions, around ninety-one percent in recent years, with the remainder coming from investment income.

Like the public charity counterpart, it receives no reported government funding and maintains donor privacy through standard redaction practices in public filings.

Grants Made By Protect Democracy Project

Amalgamated Charitable Foundation

Amalgamated Charitable Foundation received $434,675 to support program activities. This public foundation operates as a donor-advised fund, enabling donors to recommend distributions and investments while promoting philanthropy in areas such as social justice, environmental sustainability, and community welfare.

Its funding primarily comes from contributions, which accounted for over 98 percent of its total revenue in the fiscal year ending December 2024. Total revenue reached nearly $397 million. Donor details are typically redacted in public filings, so specific major contributors are not disclosed.

The organization itself makes grants through its donor-advised structure but no specific outgoing grants were detailed in the reviewed data.

United Business For America Education Fund

United Business For America Education Fund received $334,975 to support program activities. Also known as Business For America Education Fund, this public society benefit organization focuses on government and public administration issues, advocating for business involvement in civic and policy matters.

Its funding is entirely reliant on contributions and often partners with the United Way. Contributions made up 100 percent of revenue in the fiscal year ending December 2023. Total revenue was approximately $235,000. No grant-making activities were reported in the financial data.

Issue One

Issue One received $25,000 to support program activities. This nonprofit works on bipartisan political reforms, collaborating with former officials, technologists, and election experts to address threats to democracy, including campaign finance and electoral integrity.

Funding is predominantly from contributions, representing about 98 percent of revenue in the fiscal year ending June 2024. Total revenue was over $14.8 million. Major donors are not disclosed due to redaction.

North Main Street Fund

North Main Street Fund received $100,000 to support program activities. It promotes alliance-building and capacity enhancement for local initiatives, often in civic and social welfare contexts. Contributions dominate its funding, comprising over 99 percent of revenue in fiscal year 2024. Donor details are redacted.

Interfaith America

Interfaith America received $60,000 to support program activities. This organization advances interfaith cooperation through education and spiritual development, fostering dialogue and partnerships across religious communities to address social issues and promote pluralism.

Its funding sources include contributions at nearly 90 percent of revenue for the fiscal year ending July 2024. Total revenue was around $14.3 million. Major donors are redacted.

The data does not indicate any grant-making by the organization.

Common Cause Education Fund

Common Cause Education Fund (affiliated with Common Cause) received $50,000 to support program activities. As the educational arm of Common Cause, it focuses on public society benefit through government and public administration advocacy, emphasizing ethics, and voter rights.

Contributions form the bulk of funding at about 98 percent in the fiscal year 2024. Total revenue was over $25 million, and net assets at $28.9 million.

Donor information is redacted.

Democracy A Journal of Ideas Inc.

Democracy A Journal of Ideas Inc. received $25,000 to support program activities. This entity publishes a quarterly journal dedicated to exploring ideas on democracy, policy, and society, aimed at adult and continuing education audiences. Funding is almost entirely from contributions, accounting for over 99 percent in the fiscal year ending December 2024, total revenue was about $515,000.

Major donors are redacted.

The Tides Advocacy

The Tides Advocacy received $25,000 to support program activities. As a social welfare organization, it supports advocacy and grantmaking to promote community welfare, civic leagues, and educational or recreational initiatives, though donations are not tax-deductible.

Contributions provide over 97 percent of funding in fiscal year 2024. Total revenue was about $92.6 million.

Donor details are redacted.

Represent Us Education Fund

Represent Us Education Fund received $6,000 to support program activities. This alliance and advocacy group works on public society benefit issues, including anti-corruption efforts, electoral reform, and civic participation through campaigns and education.

Funding relies heavily on contributions at 97 percent for the fiscal year ending December 2024. Total revenue was over $3.8 million. Major donors are redacted.

Overall, these grantees operate independently but share thematic alignment with Protect Democracy Project’s goals, sustaining themselves mainly through private contributions without evident government funding.

Fully Informed Jury Association

The Fully Informed Jury Association stands as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated specifically to informing the public about the historical role and power of juries, including the concept of nullification. It operates on a much smaller scale than Protect Democracy-related groups.

Annual revenue typically ranges between $35,000 and $55,000 thousand dollars, with nearly all income, often 96 percent or higher, coming from private contributions.

Minor amounts occasionally arise from merchandise sales or other miscellaneous sources.

Overall these organizations sustain their jury nullification education and related advocacy through private philanthropy, without apparent dependence on public funds. This funding model allows them to pursue missions centered on empowering individuals while maintaining operational independence from government sources.

In closing, this network erodes the judiciary by encouraging jurors through nullification training framed to acquit based on personal or collective conscience when laws or prosecutions are deemed unjust or authoritarian, overriding concrete evidence and legal standards.

It transforms juries from neutral fact-finders into ideological veto points, undermining judicial authority, predictability, and the equal application of law essential to the rule of law.

For the republic, it subverts representative democracy and separation of powers by allowing activist-mobilized citizens to nullify statutes enacted by elected legislatures and upheld by courts, replacing structured governance with decentralized, movement-driven defiance.

Sustained by private funding and ex-government expertise, this approach risks fostering widespread institutional distrust and selective enforcement, weakening the constitutional framework that binds the nation and invites chaos over ordered liberty.

People have been wildly predicting that oil & gas prices will dramatically escalate similarly to the 1979 Iran conflict; historical market energy price gyrations based on past ME conflicts does not necessarily equate to current market conditions and here’s why:

New oil and gas wells approved since the start of Donald Trump's second term (January 20, 2025) comes from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which oversees permitting on federal and Indian lands (a subset of total U.S. activity, as most drilling occurs on private/state lands).

The BLM approved 6,027 new oil and gas permits (Applications for Permits to Drill, or APDs) from January 20 to December 31, 2025.

This marked a record high in recent years and represented a 63.7% increase compared to the same period under the prior administration.

Under these policies, U.S. crude oil production reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025. The U.S. also became the first country to export over 100 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a single year (2025).

Mandates for the U.S. Dollar in Global Trade

The Trump administration has explicitly linked trade access to the continued use of the U.S. dollar:

Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) if they attempt to create a common currency or replace the U.S. dollar in international trade.

Trump stated there is "no chance" BRICS will replace the dollar and that any country attempting to do so should "wave goodbye to America"

The administration views an alternative currency as a threat that would diminish the dollar's power, make it harder for the U.S. to pay off debts, and weaken the impact of economic sanctions.

Import Increase of Venezuela Oil to U.S.

Since the U.S. military operation in early January 2026, imports have surged to approximately 284,000 barrels per day (bpd) in January 2026—nearly triple the levels of the previous month.

Trading Economics reports US natural gas futures extended their gains on Monday, rising nearly 6% to surpass $3 per MMBtu, as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked concerns over supply disruptions.

US natural gas futures climbed more than 4% on Monday, approaching $3 per MMBtu, as prices rebounded sharply from the September lows reached last week. The rally tracked broader gains across energy markets after the US and Israel carried out a series of attacks on Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes.

Natural gas prices rose to 2.91 USD/MMBtu on March 1, 2026, up 1.73% from the previous day as the war in the Middle East threatens global LNG supplies. Markets are closely monitoring the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint that handles 20% of global LNG trade.

While the 1979 energy crisis involved a 4% supply drop causing prices to double over a year, current market dynamics show uncertain volatility due to reliance on LNG, particularly with some risks of shipping disruption to the Strait of Hormuz.

Current Market Volatility vs. 1979

The 1979 Iranian Revolution led to a doubling of oil prices and a deep economic “storm” characterized by stagflation, high inflation coupled with weak growth. In contrast, current market reactions show:

• Immediate Spikes: On March 2, 2026, U.S.-traded oil jumped roughly 7.6% to $72.20, while Brent crude surged to $79 before settling slightly.

• Stock Market Impact: Dow futures dropped over 500 points in early trading, and U.S. stock futures generally slid over 1% as investors braced for a broader conflict.

• Natural Gas Futures: Natural gas futures rose nearly 6%, surpassing $3 per MMBtu, driven by concerns over global LNG supply disruptions.

Structural Resilience Factors

Analysts point to several reasons why current volatility might not mirror the systemic collapse seen in 1979:

• U.S. Energy Production: The U.S. is now a top global producer, with crude output near record levels of approximately 13.2–13.3 million barrels per day (mb/d). This domestic production acts as a hedge against physical supply risks that were absent in 1979.

• Absence of Price Controls: The 1979 crisis was exacerbated by government-regulated price controls and an allocation system that prevented gasoline distribution from adjusting to demand, creating the “endless lines” at gas stations. Today’s deregulated market allows prices to fluctuate and curb demand more efficiently.

• Market Fundamentals: Before the current escalation, the global oil market was projected to be in surplus for 2026. The EIA previously forecast Brent to average $58/b in 2026 due to global production exceeding demand. Additionally, OPEC+ maintains a meaningful spare capacity of 4–5 mb/d, mostly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which could potentially offset some losses.

The “Four-Week” Strategy and Market Buffer

President Trump has repeatedly framed the intervention as a rapid operation, telling reporters it will take “four weeks—or less” because the U.S. and Israel have already crippled Iran’s defense capabilities and eliminated its top leadership.

• Existing Surplus: Before the strikes, major energy agencies forecast a substantial oil glut for 2026. The IEA predicted a surplus as high as 4 million barrels per day (mb/d), equivalent to nearly 4% of world demand.

• Production vs. Demand: The EIA recently forecast that global oil production would exceed demand throughout 2026, leading to persistent stock builds.

• OPEC+ Response: In a move to calm markets on March 1, eight key OPEC+ members (including Saudi Arabia and Russia) agreed to a production adjustment of 206,000 bpd starting in April 2026.

Protective Measures Against Long-Term Increases

If the conflict indeed concludes within Trump’s four-week timeline, the following factors are expected to prevent a permanent price spiral:

• Record U.S. Production: U.S. output remains near record levels of 13.2–13.3 mb/d, providing a domestic hedge that didn’t exist in 1979.

• Global Reserves: Total observed global oil inventories were 433 million barrels higher at the start of 2026 compared to early 2025.

• Spare Capacity: Saudi Arabia and the UAE hold a combined 2.5 mb/d in spare capacity, which could be deployed if the Strait remains navigable and the conflict is short-lived.

No “Policy Panic” (Price Controls)

One of the biggest reasons 1979 was so bad was the U.S. government’s response.

• The 1979 Mistake: The government imposed complex price controls and “rationing” that actually created the lines at gas stations. It prevented the market from balancing itself.

• The 2026 Reality: Today’s markets are de-regulated. While prices may jump at the pump temporarily, they act as a signal for producers to pump more which naturally stabilizes the market within weeks rather than years.

The “Temporary” Outlook

If President Trump’s timeline holds, we are looking at a “V-Shaped” price event: a sharp spike for 30 days followed by a rapid decline as the pre-existing surplus floods back into the market. In 1979, there was no surplus waiting in the wings to save the day.

The "Rosy" Conclusion

This is a fear-based spike hitting a supply-heavy market. Once the military objective is met within the four-week window, the gravity of the 400-million-barrel surplus is likely to pull prices back down rapidly, potentially leaving the stock market stronger than it was before the conflict began.

On "The Andrea Shaffer Show" today, host Andrea Shaffer interviews Doron Keidar, an IDF combat veteran with over 20 years in elite special forces, Director of International Relations at BHS Security Defence, host of The Doron Keidar Podcast, and a global advocate for Israel. Keidar shares unfiltered insights from his experiences on the front lines in Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond, especially since the October 7th attacks, while combating the Iranian regime, its terror proxies, and rising antisemitism.

The discussion begins with Keidar's background, exploring how his frontline service has shaped his views on threats from Iran and groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. It then delves into current Middle East dynamics, including Israel's post-October 7th strategies against Iranian proxies in Lebanon, Syria, and beyond, amid pressing challenges like escalating tensions and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

A key focus is the renewed US-Israel partnership under the 2025 administration changes, highlighting joint intelligence sharing and military buildups for regional stability. Recent updates include the ongoing US military presence with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and additional ships in the Arabian Sea, Gulf, Red Sea, and Mediterranean; reinforcements of THAAD and Patriot systems across allied bases; a joint US-Israel naval exercise in the Red Sea on February 1, 2026; high-level coordination meetings between IDF and US officials.

The episode is now currently available on YouTube at The Andrea Shaffer Show!

The conversation also examines proxy wars, including Qatar's support for Hamas and Iran's "axis of resistance," and strategies to disrupt these networks.

Additionally, Keidar and Shaffer discuss why it is strategic for America and Israel to help topple the Iranian regime: it aligns with US interests in the Western Hemisphere by countering Iranian influence and proxy activities that could extend threats globally; it is crucial for preserving Western civilization by eliminating an Islamic extremist threat that endangers both America and the world; and it underscores the commonality between Christianity and Judaism as foundational Western values, strengthening alliances like Christian-Zionist partnerships.

The interview touches on rising global antisemitism's impact on US-Israel cooperation and the role American supporters can play in combating it. Finally, it looks ahead to desired outcomes from joint efforts, such as regime change in Iran or dismantling proxy networks, potentially reshaping Middle East peace.

Doron Keidar is the host of The Doron Keidar Podcast and serves as Executive Producer and Leading Man in the film I AM ISRAEL – The Mountain of the King. He also has a website at Doron Keidar.

Doron is also active with Cry For Zion, a movement advocating for Jewish rights on the Temple Mount. Through historical, archaeological, and biblical evidence, he offers audiences a compelling vision of Jerusalem’s past, present, and prophetic future.

In the politically charged landscape of post-2024 America, a web of grassroots organizations, local politicians, and student activists in North Carolina, particularly in the Durham-Raleigh Triangle, has come under fire for the infrastructure they have created in response to the Trump administration’s federal immigration policies.

Groups like Siembra NC and Blueprint NC, backed by progressive funding sources including George Soros-linked foundations, are accused of fostering low-level insurgency through community defense trainings, ICE-tracking hotlines, and advocacy for sanctuary-style resolutions.

This article examines key individuals and their affiliations, drawing on public records, social media, and video clips, to explore whether these efforts represent legitimate community protection or bear the markings of a “color revolution.” The public facing messsaging of these organization claim non-violent means of resistance but the coordinated campaigns to challenge governmental authority, appears reminiscent of more forcible movements seen in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to topple existing governments.

Key Leaders & Affiliations!

Javiera Caballero

Javiera Caballero is a Chilean-born American politician and consultant who serves as a City Council Member and Mayor Pro Tempore in Durham, North Carolina. She was appointed to the council in 2018, becoming the first Latina member, and was elected in 2019, with re-election in 2023 for a term ending in 2027.

She has been involved in Durham Public Schools, serving as PTA president at Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary School.Her policy priorities include affordable housing (e.g., shaping the $95 million Forever Home Durham plan), sustainability, inclusion, and regional transit improvements as a liaison to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Caballero has also advocated for youth programs like YouthWorks.

Affiliations and Organizations:

• Hunt Institute Fellow

• North Carolina Leadership Forum Fellow

• Governor Josh Stein’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs

• Alma Advisory Group (co-founder)

• Durham Cultural Advisory Board (liaison role)

2023 Durham City Council at Large Candidate Javiera Caballero responds to the question: How can Durham City Government address the city’s greatest equity challenges? In this video she advocates for equity in the Capital Improvement Projects, including giving voting rights to teenagers age 13 whether they are documented or not can vote on the projects, all in the name of equity.

Nida Allam

Nida Allam, Durham County Commissioner and NC-04 congressional candidate, has directly engaged in anti-ICE tracking activities by confronting ICE agents during detentions in Durham, documenting their actions publicly, directing residents to report sightings to Siembra NC’s hotline, and participating in protests and press conferences with Siembra NC while advocating to abolish ICE.

Nida Allam is an American politician and data analyst who serves as Vice Chair of the Durham County Board of Commissioners, having been elected in 2020 as the first Muslim woman to hold public office in North Carolina. Born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1993 to Indian and Pakistani immigrant parents, she grew up in Cary, North Carolina, and earned a B.S. in Sustainable Materials Technology from North Carolina State University in 2015.

Allam entered politics after the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting of three Muslim students, including her friends, which motivated her activism. She worked as Bernie Sanders’ North Carolina political director in 2016, served as third vice chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, and chaired the Durham Mayor’s Council for Women.

In 2022, she ran for U.S. Congress in NC-04 but lost the Democratic primary. She was unanimously elected as the youngest County Commission Chair in North Carolina in 2023 before becoming Vice Chair. Her priorities include schools, housing, healthcare, workers’ rights, and criminal justice reform.

Affiliations and Organizations:

• Board of Health (Durham County)

• Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

• Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic (Board of Directors)

• Hunt Institute State Policy Fellows (Third Cohort)

• North Carolina Democratic Party (former third vice chair)

• Justice Democrats (endorsed candidate)

• Working Families Party (endorsed)

The Board of Health operates as part of Durham County’s Department of Public Health, drawing from the county’s general budget supplemented by state and federal grants (e.g., Durham County receives over $70 million annually in various state/federal/private grants excluding certain special funds). The Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) is an advisory body with no independent budget authority; it pursues funding via grant opportunities and requests to local/state government but relies on county resources for operations.

The Durham County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) is a volunteer advisory body of 28 government and community partners under the Durham County Justice Services Department.

CJAC is funded indirectly through Durham County’s overall public budget of approximately $1.04 billion for FY 2025-2026, primarily sourced from local property taxes (at a rate of about 55.42 cents per $100 valuation following recent increases), state allocations, federal grants, and other county revenues, with the General Fund portion around $689.7 million covering Justice Services and related departments.

CJAC does not administer funds directly but identifies justice needs, recommends programs, and pursues external grant opportunities (local, state, or federal, such as U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance grants) on behalf of county initiatives, with any awarded funding flowing through county channels or partner entities rather than to CJAC itself.

In summary, CJAC’s funding is entirely embedded in and reliant on Durham County’s taxpayer-supported budget and coordinated grant pursuits, without any separate or discretionary financial resources.

The 30-second YouTube Short from Nida Allam’s campaign channel features her announcing her run for Congress (NC-4th District rematch). She states she answers to working families; not billionaires, not corporate power, and not Super PACs.

As a Durham County commissioner, she highlights seeing daily impacts of rising costs under Trump’s authoritarian administration, positioning herself as a fighter for working people. (Endorsed by Bernie Sanders and progressive groups like Working Families Party.)

Nikki Marín-Baena

Nikki Marín-Baena is a co-founder and co-director of Siembra NC, a grassroots organization advocating for Latine immigrant rights in North Carolina, focusing on defense against ICE, wage theft, and abusive employers/landlords.

Marin-Baena holds a B.A. in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Marín-Baena has been involved in organizing since at least 2015, including building statewide Latine basebuilding efforts. She emphasizes community defense and economic alternatives, having trained groups on cooperative businesses. Her work includes responding to immigration raids and advocating for equity.

Affiliations and Organizations:

• Siembra NC (co-founder and co-director)

• Somos Siembra (co-executive director)

• Training for Change (core trainer)

• Mijente (former finance and operations infrastructure builder)

• Blueprint NC (partner through Siembra NC)

Excerpts from Siembra NC’s “Defend Yourself from ICE and Know Your Rights” toolkit, a bilingual English/Spanish printable guide aims at educating immigrants and communities about their legal protections during encounters with ICE agents. Although critics argue, the group focuses on ground level insurgency grassroots revolutionary tactics meant to intimidate, obstruct, and threaten ICE agents safety.

Nikki speaks about the North Carolina training activities explaining how she loves seeing the older church ladies being trained; stating it has been “really encouraging” to see all kinds of people “wanting to take this training.”

Nikki falsely claims that most immigrant arrests are not violent criminals; data proves otherwise with ~70 percent of illegal immigrants having some type of violent criminal background.

Kelly Morales

Kelly Morales is the co-executive director of Siembra NC and its affiliated Somos Siembra, positions she has held since 2021. She focuses on grassroots advocacy for immigrant and working-class Latine communities, including leadership development and campaigns against ICE and worker exploitation. Morales has experience in immigrant rights and serves on the board of Down Home North Carolina’s charitable wing, which advocates for Medicaid expansion, critical race theory in education, and minimum wage increases. Previously, she was the North Carolina Immigrant Rights program director for the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker-affiliated group supporting left-of-center policies on immigration and justice.Affiliations and Organizations:

• Siembra NC (co-executive director)

• Somos Siembra (co-executive director)

• Down Home North Carolina (board member)

• American Friends Service Committee (former NC Immigrant Rights program director)

• Blueprint NC (partner through Siembra NC)

In 2022, Somos Siembra reported $2,032,448 in revenue, of which the entire amount stemmed from contributions and grants. It reported $259,187 in expenses, of which $183,489 was allocated to salaries, wages, and other compensation. It ended the year with $1,773,261 in net income, and $1,773,261 in net assets.

Somos Siembra holds left-of-center views and works to advance them through activism and educational programs. It states that it works towards racial and social justice. Its partner 501(c)(4) group Siembra NC is even more blunt in its left-of-center outlook and aims, stating that conservative politicians in North Carolina lack democratic legitimacy. Siembra NC states that it is working to empower a “supermajority” of minorities in the state, per Influence Watch.

Down Home North Carolina, a 501(c)(4) advocacy group focuses on building power in rural NC communities, primarily receives funding through individual donations, member dues, and grants from national foundations including the Open Society Action Fund ($400,000 in 2023 for social welfare), Organize Action ($200,000 in 2024 for voter engagement),

Local funding support comes from the Heising-Simons Action Fund ($150,000 in 2023 for general support), and Katz Amsterdam Foundation ($200,000 in 2022 for civic engagement); its sister 501(c)(3) We Are Down Home similarly benefits from national grants like Ford Foundation ($200,000 in 2022) and Katz Amsterdam ($250,000 in 2024).

The organization secures funding by influencing county budgets (winning over $34 million in programs in 2024) and advocating for state/federal grants such as up to $500,000 for Alamance County’s Family Justice Center and solar initiatives in Granville County.

Jan 7, 2026

Nonprofit group Siembra NC Kelly Morales speaks out after ICE officer shoots Minneapolis woman stating the death of Renee Nicole Good “is not merely a tragedy - it is a terrigying signal that federal agents now view witnesses as threats and accountability as an offense.”

Andrew Willis Garcés

Andrew Willis Garcés is a senior strategist and founder of Siembra NC, established in 2017 in response to anti-immigrant policies. Garcés has Colombian maternal roots which has potentially cultivated his career in advocacy for immigrant rights.

Garcés has over two decades of experience as an organizer, strategist, communications consultant, and trainer for unions and grassroots groups. He focuses on basebuilding, creative direct actions, and campaigns for healthcare workers, undocumented immigrants, and taxi drivers.

Garcés holds a degree from James Madison University and is based in Greensboro, NC. He has written for outlets like The Forge, Truthout, and In These Times.

Affiliations and Organizations:

• Siembra NC (founder and senior strategist)

• Training for Change (trainer since 2009)

• North Carolina Association of Educators (supports public school educators)

• Blueprint NC (partner through Siembra NC)

Training for Change (trainer since 2009): A national activist training and capacity-building organization; funding relies heavily on grassroots donations (monthly sustainers, major donors, one-time gifts, and bequests) with no major public grant figures disclosed; supports social justice movements through workshops and programs.

North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) (supports public school educators): State affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA); revenue ~$8.8 million (2024 figures), primarily from membership dues and contributions; operates advocacy funds like the Great Public Schools Fund for political and campaign efforts; no direct Soros/Open Society ties noted.

This investigation reveals a tightly knit group of North Carolina activists and officials, centered around Siembra NC and Blueprint NC, whose efforts in immigrant defense and progressive policy could be interpreted as building blocks for resisting the Trump administration’s agenda. With progressive left entity linked funding, community hotlines, and video-documented trainings, critics see classic “color revolution” tactics aimed at undermining federal authority through persistent opposition. The network’s scale and coordination warrant vigilance in a divided America, highlighting how local actions might escalate into broader confrontations on streets.

In an upcoming article, I’ll dive deeper into how higher-level educators in North Carolina; professors from Duke and Elon University, school board members, and former education leaders, connections to Siembra NC’s anti-ICE network through academic programs, student internships, equity-focused committees, Blueprint NC partnerships, and overlapping advocacy with educator unions like the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE). These ties provide institutional support, and pathways for progressive organizing that critics view as part of broader resistance infrastructure against federal immigration enforcement.

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Host of The Andrea Shaffer Show interviewed constitutional lawyer Ron Coleman to examine the escalating political tensions in the United States, with particular emphasis on civil unrest, federal authority, and ongoing concerns about election integrity.

Coleman, drawing from his recent article on the subject, addressed the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act. He argued that the president has both the right and the constitutional duty to protect law-abiding citizens from anarchy when local authorities fail or refuse to uphold the law.

Coleman stressed that federal intervention becomes obligatory in such scenarios to restore order and enforce compliance.The discussion turned to the balance between federal authority and state sovereignty, particularly in the context of immigration enforcement.

Coleman clarified that no state can opt out of the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which establishes federal law as paramount. He explained that the president, as commander-in-chief, possesses inherent powers to deploy force if necessary, including under the Insurrection Act, to ensure uniform application of federal statutes.On election-related matters, Coleman sharply criticized the judiciary’s historical handling of post-election challenges. He pointed to a pattern where courts dismissed cases on procedural grounds, such as lack of standing before an election or mootness afterward, describing this approach as cynical and evasive.

However, he highlighted a positive recent development: a Supreme Court ruling that has effectively reopened the window for certain election lawsuits, offering renewed hope for accountability.

Coleman and Shaffer also delved into developments in Fulton County, Georgia, including the recent FBI raid on the county’s elections hub, which seized physical ballots, tabulator tapes, voter rolls, and other 2020 election materials.

Coleman, who has closely followed these issues since 2020, expressed optimism that such actions could finally expose alleged irregularities and “crooked” voting mechanisms not only in Georgia but also in states like Minnesota. He emphasized the importance of preserving and examining these physical records to address past misconduct and restore trust.

Finally, Coleman attributed much of the current civil unrest and what he termed “desperate tactics” by Democrats to the profound disruptions and revelations stemming from the Trump administration’s actions. He suggested these responses signal a “fire alarm” for a party that, in his view, has long since lost the ideological battle and now faces damaging electoral consequences in the future.

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In today’s episode of The Andrea Shaffer Show, host Andrea Shaffer interviewed Trevor Loudon, an international expert on communist revolutions, author, filmmaker, and founder of KeyWiki.

Loudon discussed his latest book, Comrade Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese’s 40-Year Alliance with Australian Communism, which alleges that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has long-standing ties to revolutionary communist networks, describing him as “very pro-China,” “anti-America,” and a “hardcore revolutionary communist” leading Australia toward communism while undermining its alliance with the U.S.The conversation quickly shifted to current events in Minneapolis, which Shaffer described as potentially “ground zero” for a communist color revolution, drawing parallels to the 2020 George Floyd riots.

Shaffer played a clip from Minnesota state representative Jaylani Hussein, who spoke at a rally following the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good (referred to as Nicole Good) by an ICE agent, framing it as a “second chance” to address police brutality after failing post-George Floyd. Background flags from groups like the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) were highlighted.

Loudon argued that Minnesota has been under communist influence since the 1920s–1930s, with FRSO—a Maoist, pro-China group with ties to Venezuela and Cuba, as the most violent and active force today. He claimed FRSO, headquartered in Chicago and the Twin Cities, deliberately sought police brutality cases to spark unrest, failing in Atlanta and Louisville before succeeding with George Floyd in 2020 due to its local presence and pre-planning (including bricks and training). He stated, “They were all ready to go... All these pro-Chinese communists.”

Loudon connected current anti-ICE protests, sparked by Good’s death, to a repeat attempt at “George Floyd riots 2.0,” involving FRSO, Communist Party USA, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), CAIR, and immigrant rights groups, all allegedly aligned with foreign adversaries like China, Venezuela, and Cuba. He described these as “foreign agents trying to start a revolution in the United States” using ICE actions similarly to police incidents.

Loudon distinguished FRSO (violent, openly pro-China) from the related Liberation Road (formerly a faction of FRSO, more moderate, with DSA ties and involved in founding Black Lives Matter). Loudon emphasized communist control over major U.S. unions (SEIU, Teamsters, teachers’ unions), calling them “transmission belts of communism” per Lenin, providing muscle, funding, and coordination for protests, including post-October 7 pro-Palestinian actions and current anti-ICE efforts.

Actions & Solutions

As solutions, Loudon urged President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota (bypassing Governor Tim Walz, whom he called a “pro-Chinese communist”), surveil and arrest key leaders from FRSO, CPUSA, and DSA, and implement nationwide E-Verify to prompt self-deportation of undocumented immigrants by cutting jobs and welfare; describing current deportation tactics as “the most ugly way” that fuels media backlash.

Impeding Civil War?

Trevor warned of an impending “most violent summer... since the Civil War” if unchecked, involving riots, Islamic terrorism, and sabotage, aimed at derailing Trump’s agenda, impeaching him, and securing Democratic victories in 2026 midterms and 2028 to legalize millions of immigrants for a permanent majority and “communist state.”

Loudon stressed urgency: “We’re on the verge of a communist revolution here right now.”The discussion covered Minnesota’s Marxist history (Wellstone Action training over 90,000, including Walz, Keith Ellison, and Peggy Flanagan; long-term communist settlements; DSA’s growth to 95,000 members infiltrating Democrats) and Kamala Harris’s alleged communist roots aligning with Walz’s selection as VP.Loudon concluded by directing viewers to KeyWiki.org (with 180,000 files on radicals), TrevorLoudon.com for his books (including Stealth: Kamala Harris’s Communist Roots), and films like Enemies Within. Both framed the struggle as spiritual—”God versus the devil”—calling for faith, courage, and resolute action to save America.

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Stacey Abrams Happy Face Organization

In a clip from Episode 4 of The Andrea Shaffer Show, Georgia election integrity advocate David Cross alleges that Fulton County continued in 2022 to outsource poll worker staffing to a company called Happy Feet, which he claims is partially owned by Stacey Abrams and involves other prominent Democrats.

According to Cross, this arrangement enables the county to provide its own preferred personnel instead of recruiting openly from the general public. He highlights a suspicious process in which Fulton County posted a poll worker recruitment ad or registration site but removed it after only three days, claiming all positions were filled—what he describes as a “miracle.”

By comparison, other counties, such as Gwinnett County where Cross lives, continued seeking workers right up until close to election day; Cross recounts his own 2020 experience of being quickly accepted as a poll manager with training beginning the next day. He argues that Fulton County’s selective approach—staffing roles with favored individuals who have allegedly been “educated on proper procedure”—undermines transparency, fosters favoritism, and contributes to the county’s repeated procedural irregularities and violations in handling elections.

In a pointed exchange during the House Judiciary Committee’s oversight hearing, Representative Henry C. “Hank” Johnson of Georgia’s 4th District questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith about the indictments related to President Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol events.

Johnson, a Democrat, referenced Republican allegations that Trump had been subjected to “lawfare” and asked Smith whether he or his team had worked to fabricate indictments or conduct rigged show trials. Smith responded clearly, stating, “No, we secured indictments from grand juries and we were prepared to prove our case in court beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Johnson then inquired whether Smith had used his appointment as special counsel to pursue a politically motivated investigation and prosecution of Donald Trump. Smith answered, “I did not. We followed the facts and we followed the law. Where that led us was to an indictment of an unprecedented criminal scheme to block the peaceful transfer of power.”

When Johnson noted that the indictments had been dismissed, he asked if they could be refiled or resurrected after Trump leaves office. Smith explained that the cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they can be refiled.

Johnson pressed for confirmation on whether Trump could be prosecuted after leaving office, but Smith declined to speculate, saying, “I’m not going to speak to that. I can only speak to what we did, which was dismiss the case without prejudice.”

Additional concerns emerged from reports and hearing discussions that Smith had obtained phone toll records of multiple congressional elected officials, including prominent Republicans, without providing proper legal notification to those affected.

Critics described the action as secret spying through grand jury subpoenas and non-disclosure orders, intended to gather information potentially linked to January 6 and expand the investigation.

Smith maintained that his office followed standard procedures and did not spy on anyone, but the matter intensified Republican objections regarding privacy and the separation of powers.

The hearing underscored the ongoing divisions over investigations into election-related conduct and the importance of political balance in the justice system.

For Republicans, achieving strong majorities in the 2026 midterms and a decisive victory in the 2028 presidential election remains essential to prevent what they see as the potential misuse of federal law enforcement under future Democratic administrations.

Without such electoral success, many fear that individuals who question election integrity or challenge official narratives could face renewed legal scrutiny and possible imprisonment, further eroding confidence in democratic institutions.

Discover why regime change in Iran isn't just desirable—it's essential for global stability and U.S. security.

In this powerful episode of the Andrea Shaffer Show, host Andrea Shaffer interviewed Middle East expert Adrien Calamel, focusing on the Iranian regime, its vulnerabilities, and the implications for U.S. national security under the Trump administration.

Iran a House of Cards Ripe for Change!

Calamel, who has extensively studied Iran and Lebanon, emphasized the Islamic Republic's current fragility, describing it as a "house of cards" amid widespread protests that have resulted in over 20,000 deaths; far surpassing casualties in events like Tiananmen Square or recent Gaza conflicts, and thousands of illegal detentions. He highlighted the regime's diminished proxies, including a weakened Hezbollah, Hamas, and the ousted Assad regime in Syria, which have left Iran isolated and unable to activate its networks effectively in the region.

U.S. Iranian Actions!

Calamel analyzed President Trump's historical approach to Iran, noting his initial attempts at negotiation from 2016 to 2018, followed by the implementation of a maximum pressure campaign that economically strained the regime. He speculated that Trump might provide indirect support to Iranian protesters, such as enhanced sanctions, improved communication channels, and targeted strikes on IRGC and Basij bases to create space for internal change, while avoiding direct intervention that could cause collateral damage.

Iran Regime Change Must Come From The People!

Calamel predicted potential U.S. action within weeks, including bombing nuclear facilities if necessary, to capitalize on the regime's momentum of collapse and prevent it from acquiring nuclear capabilities within two years. He stressed that the Iranian people desire to reclaim their institutions independently, with limited external aid, and noted the potential for defections from the national army (Artesh), which has been sidelined by the IRGC terrorist organization.

U.S. Strategic Interest!

The discussion shifted to the broader geopolitical threat posed by Iran, particularly its infiltration of Latin America since the 1980s, using Venezuela as a primary hub for Hezbollah and IRGC operations. Calamel detailed how Iran has employed cultural, diplomatic, and economic strategies to embed itself, facilitating narcotrafficking, terrorism, and alliances with leftist regimes in Latin America including Cuba, Bolivia, and Colombia. He linked this to U.S. security risks, including the potential for drone and missile deployments near American borders, and criticized isolationist views, arguing that Israel's dismantling of Iranian proxies has indirectly bolstered U.S. safety.

Muslim Brotherhood Strategy!

Calamel also addressed the Muslim Brotherhood's influence, praising Trump's sanctions on branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan, while urging scrutiny of Qatar's role as a financier and calling for investigations into U.S.-affiliated groups funding Hamas.Calamel expressed optimism about Trump's pragmatic, layered strategy against adversaries, including potential actions against Cuba's entanglements with Russian and Chinese assets, and emphasized the need for a transitional government in Iran, possibly under Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's guidance toward a constitutional monarchy. He dismissed concerns about balkanization or extremist takeovers, citing Iran's diverse yet secular-leaning demographics and historical resilience.

The episode concluded with Calamel promoting his work, including a white paper on Iranian infiltration in France and upcoming research on the Muslim Brotherhood, while urging patience and confidence in Trump's clear-eyed policy to promote global democracy, human rights, and prosperity by countering totalitarian threats.

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In Faith and Freedom!

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In an era where totalitarian ideology emerges into prominence, disguised as moral renewal and common-good rhetoric, my observation as someone deeply engaged in the culture war leads me to see a dangerous convergence surfacing between isolationist voices that are skeptical of U.S. global leadership and “peace through strength,” and post-liberal influencers who reject foreign intervention even against clear threats to Western civilization.

Drawing from the sharp analyses of critical thinkers and experts such as James Lindsay, Karys Rhea, and Dinesh D’Souza, who stand as fierce defenders of democracy, human rights, and the prosperity only free economies can sustain, this trend is unmistakable. Lindsay exposes the woke right as a coordinated push to redefine conservatism, while other intellects amplify the warning that post-liberal ideas threaten the founders’ vision of liberty.

Together, the entire conservative movement must act as a collective of principled defenders to unmask an intellectual insurgency that risks upending America’s constitutional republic.

James Lindsay, who popularized the term woke right, dissects a faction within conservatism that prioritizes power acquisition over principle. Lindsay describes it as a deliberate play against the Republican Party and Trump’s legacy. He notes that this faction favors a post-liberal model over the MAGA movement’s pro-America, Constitution-loving ethos.

Post-Liberal Constitutional Subjugation

Lindsay warns of a war for the GOP’s future, where post-liberals like Patrick Deneen advocate regime change toward a mixed constitution blending partial monarchy, aristocracy, and limited democracy.

Patrick Deneen, a Notre Dame professor, is central to both Lindsay’s and Rhea’s critiques. Lindsay highlights Deneen’s books Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change, which call for upending the U.S. founding to create a common-good-oriented order. Deneen states that liberalism’s contradictions have led to societal decay, proposing a radical shift.

A Common-good moral order regime change ideology fundamentally shifts the philosophical bedrock upon which the United States has been founded. Critcs warn the emergence of Post-liberal ideolology is a potential gateway to extremism, where moral outcomes subjugate the Constitution.

Post-Liberal Catholic integralism

Adrian Vermeule, a Harvard law professor and outspoken integralist, draws scrutiny for advocating common good constitutionalism. Lindsay ties him to Catholic integralism, a late-19th-century doctrine fusing church, state, and economy for social justice.

Vermeule advocates for Common Good Constitutionalism and ‘Integralism,’ a framework where the state is subordinated to higher moral principles, specifically Catholic doctrine, to restore a well-ordered polity focused on the common good rather than perpetual individual autonomy.

Vermeule asserts that strong rule in the interest of attaining the common good is entirely legitimate. This view subordinates individual rights to collective moral enforcement and risks theocracy.

J.D. Vance, the post-liberal vice president, is scrutinized for associations with these thinkers. Lindsay notes Vance’s explicit self-identification as post-liberal and endorsements of Deneen’s work. Critics urge accountability to ensure he upholds Trump’s moderate, peace-through-strength legacy rather than authoritarian directions.

Vance has advocated for an economy that works for the people, fusing state and market in ways that concern defenders of classical liberalism.

Marco Rubio’s 2019 push for common-good capitalism aligns with the critique. Lindsay references Rubio’s address promoting an integralist economy where the nation directs markets for societal benefit. Rubio declares that our nation does not exist to serve the interests of the market or the government; the market exists to serve our nation.

Critics of economic nationalism argue that prioritizing national interests over market autonomy risks enabling state overreach and threatening established procedural freedoms. A primary concern is the potential erosion of procedural due process, which mandates that the government provide formal notice and a fair hearing before depriving individuals or businesses of their economic rights.

As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has publicy supported the U.S. Trump foreign policy initiatives demonstrating his maturity as a formidable leader within the conservative movement.

As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed reporters near the one-year mark of President Donald Trump’s second term, he outlined the administration’s foreign policy and national security priorities. These include the shutdown of USAID operations, the implementation of stricter visa policies as part of a broader immigration crackdown, and U.S. engagement in peace efforts concerning Gaza and Ukraine.

Rubio has embraced the Trump foreign policy doctrine, emphasizing the prioritization of U.S. national interests, particularly in the Western Hemisphere, over distant global issues, while still recognizing their relevance.

Rubio advocates a pragmatic stance on international conflicts, noting that the president views wars as a “waste of money, time, and talent.” Rubio also strongly supports strict border control and limits on mass migration as a fundamental sovereign right for the United States and other nations

Post-Liberal Accelerationism Technocracy

Broader influencers like Nick Land’s accelerationism and Curtis Yarvin’s monarchy advocacy have entered the fray into Woke Rigt circles as well. Both Land and Yarvin are extreme post-constitutional visionaries who believe that accelerated chaos is warranted for a new post-liberal technocratic rule.

Theocratic Christian Nationalism

Christian nationalism, exemplified by figures like Stephen Wolfe and Nick Fuentes, have similar theocratic impulses that enforce religious norms over First Amendment liberties.

Post-liberals diagnose real issues such as economic betrayal, moral decay, and elite fragmentation, but prescribe cohesive systems that upend the American experiment.

Lindsay emphasizes how platforming extremists, such as Nick Fuentes, a Christian Nationalist who prefers a monarchy over a constitutional republic, amplified by Tucker Carlson, humanizes odious views and fractures conservatism.

Critics of theocratic Christian nationalism argue that it functions as an exclusionary ideology that inherently facilitates a shift toward ethno-nationalism and anti-constitutional governance.

Woke Right Anti-Israel Enabler

Lindsay has critiqued figures like Megyn Kelly for defending or normalizing elements of the woke right, noting that actions by influencers such as Kelly contribute to defending indefensible positions and damaging reputations within conservative circles. This ties into broader concerns about coordinated efforts to shift the movement away from constitutional principles.

Critics of the modern American right argue that high-profile media figures like Megyn Kelly have engaged in rhetoric that risks alienating pro-Israel allies and mainstreaming antisemitic or anti-Israel sentiments within conservative spaces. This contributes to the broader fragmentation of coalitions defending the autonomy of sovereign Western nations and universal human rights.

Woke Right Post-liberal Dugin Acolytes

TPUSA host Jack Posobiec has long admired and promoted the work of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin. On his social media, Posobiec has tweeted about Dugin’s 1997 book, The Foundations of Geopolitics. Dugin, a key architect of Russian geopolitical thought, has also drawn admiration from figures in the political influencer sphere, including Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon.

Posobiec is a frequent guest on Steve Bannon’s War Room, where Bannon himself has echoed Dugin’s ideas. Dugin’s “Fourth Political Theory” synthesizes anti-liberalism and anti-capitalism with holism, drawing from pre-modern sources to unite left, right, and religious forces against what he calls the “Beast” of hypermodernity.

Through Eurasianism, Dugin champions collectivism, hierarchy, and tellurocracy (land power) over Western atomization and individualism. Dugin specifically targets the U.S. right, aiming to fracture it between “Atlanticists” (pro-globalist neocons and liberals) and “Eurasianists” (traditionalist paleocons and nationalists).

Dugin’s ideas resonate in far-right media, fueling anti-woke critiques and isolationism to weaken NATO and EU cohesion by dividing America from Europe.

This “hybrid warfare” exploits U.S. cultural wars, portraying Russia as a traditionalist ally against hypermodernity, ultimately subordinating sympathetic Westerners to multipolar anti-liberalism. Given this troubling alignment, it is concerning that TPUSA continues to take Posobiec seriously.

Regarding TPUSA host Jack Posobiec, Lindsay has directly labeled him a self-described Catholic Integralist Monarchist, criticizing such ideologies as fair game for American critics due to their alignment with reactionary, anti-constitutional thought. This positions Posobiec within the post-liberal and integralist sphere that critics warn against as incompatible with the founders’ vision.

Woke Right Libertarian Isolationist

This past week ZeroHedge aired a special debate moderated by Judge Andrew Napolitano with Dave Smith and Dinesh D’Souza. Dave Smith, a libertarian comedian and staunch isolationist delivered a passionate closing statement that sharply criticized older generations of conservatives, including Dinesh D’Souza.

Smith argued that by the time his generation came of age, the cultural and foreign policy battles were already lost. He claimed they inherited massive debt, endless wars, and societal decay.

Smith accused D’Souza of gatekeeping by invoking outdated figures like Buckley and Kristol, while aligning himself with the new generation’s thought leaders, including Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes.

Smith bluntly told D’Souza that after supporting the Iraq War, he should leave this game and stop opining on foreign policy. Smith declared that the new generation is now leading the movement and has achieved more cultural victories in five years than the old guard accomplished in thirty.

D’Souza responded by lamenting the deterioration of intellectual discourse in conservatism. He contrasted the high-level debates of Firing Line with what he called clap trap involving Owens, Carlson, and Smith. He highlighted Reagan-era achievements, such as slashing top marginal tax rates from 70% to 28% and winning the Cold War without direct conflict, as monumental victories that preserved freedom and prosperity.

D’Souza rejected isolationism as naive. He insisted the U.S. must maintain global leadership in a hostile world. He accused younger critics of blaming the Reagan generation for issues like transgender ideology, open borders, and anti-Israel protests that he attributed to their own cohort.

This exchange highlights a deepening rift within the right. Smith’s libertarian isolationism rejects U.S. hegemony and peace through strength dominance as reckless empire-building that has produced trillions in debt, endless wars, and innocent bloodshed. He and aligned figures, such as Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes, often criticized for misunderstanding history and downplaying foreign threats, champion non-interventionism as the true America First path.

Dave Smith, as a key voice in this isolationist camp, has become one of Megyn Kelly’s favorite guests on her Megyn Kelly Show, where he is invited to discuss foreign policy critiques and bolster Tucker Carlson’s non-interventionist positions. This platforming signals Megyn Kelly’s own shift toward explicit isolationism. It amplifies these views among prominent conservative media audiences.

Fracturing The America First Coalition

The isolationist strain within the woke right movement merges with other post-liberal ideologies critiqued throughout this article, including those promoted by Patrick Deneen, Adrian Vermeule, and Curtis Yarvin. This convergence creates a unified front against U.S. foreign engagement, even when facing expansionist adversaries like Russia, China, or Iran that threaten Western civilization.

By rejecting intervention and global leadership, these groups, ranging from libertarian non-interventionists to theocratic nationalists, risk weakening America’s role as the defender of free societies. They potentially embolden totalitarians while fracturing the conservative coalition that historically upheld peace through strength.

We must call for vigilance and gatekeeping. This requires urging our leaders to state clearly their beliefs and values. Our elected leaders and candidates for President must clearly state their positons including; preserving constitutional principles, support for U.S. hegemonic military and economic dominance, and rejecting narratives that justify power grabs under common good banners. Lindsay stresses that truths in critiques, such as free-market excesses, do not warrant Marxism-like overhauls.

Post-Liberalism Coalition Threat to America

In summary, the woke right’s post-liberal facade, now dangerously fused with an isolationist libertarian sector exemplified by Dave Smith and his allies, represents a profound threat to democracy, American prosperity, and the security of Western civilization.

This convergence of post-liberal thinkers, who seek to subjugate constitutional limits to moral or theocratic outcomes, with isolationist voices, who reject U.S. global leadership, peace through strength, and necessary confrontations with foreign adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran, creates a unified front that weakens America’s resolve and emboldens expansionist totalitarianism abroad while fracturing the conservative coalition at home.

Urgency is needed by more individuals across the conservative movement to actively resist this trend, call out the influencers promoting this rhetoric, and hold accountable those who platform or normalize it. To maintain a sustainable, liberty-preserving conservative movement, we must champion the founders’ gift of individual agency as the true path to human happiness and liberty. This united front stands resolutely against any regime, domestic or foreign, that subordinates liberty to imposed moral orders or strategic retreat.

J6: Insurrection Myth! Biden Narrative Designed to Crush Conservatives!

FBI Director Christopher Wray, likely received direction from Attorney General Merrick Garland to prioritize and maintain the “J6 insurrection narrative.”

During testimony before the House Select Subcommittee on January 6 on January 14, 2026, witness Tom Speciale highlighted the risks of politically influenced probes. He stated that one of the biggest takeaways for the American people is “the understanding that how dangerous narrative-led investigations can be,” arguing that much of the activity involved “narratives driven by the Biden White House through the Garland DOJ,” with communications occurring “headquarters to headquarters.”

Speciale explained that FBI Director Christopher Wray, “as any leader can present the commander’s intent without explicitly doing so,” likely received direction from Attorney General Merrick Garland to prioritize and maintain the “J6 insurrection narrative.”

In his view, this resulted in the pipe bomber investigation being sidelined, as he asserted: “the pipe bomber investigation could in my opinion was deprioritized because of that narrative coming from potentially the White House.”

Speciale was interviewed afterward by reporters like Cara Castronuova, where he elaborated on his points about the J6 narrative. Other notable participants and witnesses referenced in connection with this hearing include:

The hearing also featured exchanges involving committee members such as Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) (noted for tough questioning), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) (who delivered an opening statement criticizing the GOP focus as an attempt to “whitewash” January 6), and others like Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) (who raised claims about FBI informants).

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In a recent episode of The Andrea Shaffer Show, cultural critic and author James Lindsay described a noticeable transformation in the political landscape over the past three months. He highlighted a surge in outspoken criticism against extreme rhetoric and positions, particularly within conservative circles.

Lindsay pointed to commentator Candace Owens as a pivotal figure, stating that her actions in recent months had "broke open the dam," encouraging many others to voice their dissent. "And now people are saying, you know what, no enough is enough. We're not going to talk like this," he explained.He observed a broader shift where individuals increasingly demand adherence to principle and truth over the pursuit of power.

"I see criticism of these people all the time. I see demands that we stand for principle, that we stand for truth, that we don't keep, we don't prioritize power over principle and truth," Lindsay noted. He described the current environment as "completely different" compared to just a short time ago.Addressing the need for continued action, Lindsay emphasized the importance of ordinary people stepping forward.

"What I say is that we all need to be doing this. More people, more normal people need to stand up," Lindsay urged. He stressed that this call extends beyond party lines, noting that many everyday Democrats are experiencing similar disillusionment.

Lindsay observed that these individuals are reacting against extremism on both sides. "They see what's going on on the radical left. They see what's going on the radical right," he said. He characterized the underlying issue as fundamentally illiberal in nature, with Shaffer affirming: "It's liberal. That's what it is."

Concluding his thoughts, Lindsay encouraged openness as a path forward: "That's right. And if people would just open up."

You can find the full length episode on The Andrea Shaffer Show on YouTube.

This 7–2 ruling in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections dramatically expands candidates' ability to sue over state vote-counting procedures; especially extended mail-in ballot receipt deadlines, by recognizing a concrete Article III interest in fair, lawful vote tabulation.

The decision is poised to fuel a surge in pre-election federal litigation targeting rules regarding federal Election Day statutes (2 U.S.C. § 7 and 3 U.S.C. § 1), potentially reshaping how states administer late-arriving ballots and other counting practices for years to come.

Federal Statutes Establishing Uniform Election Day for Presidential Elections:

3 U.S.C. § 1 mandates that electors of the President and Vice President shall be appointed in each state on election day, in accordance with state laws enacted prior to that day. This provision, rooted in Congress's authority under the Electors Clause (U.S. Const. art. II, § 1, cl. 4), establishes a uniform national date; the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November in years divisible by four, for states to appoint presidential electors. Enacted to prevent staggered voting from allowing early results to influence later states, it ensures continuity in the selection process, though states retain flexibility in their appointment methods as long as they adhere to the federal timeline.

This statute has gained renewed significance following the Supreme Court's January 14, 2026, decision in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, which lowered standing barriers for candidates to challenge state practices that arguably extend vote counting beyond this uniform day (such as accepting late-arriving mail ballots). It is likely to spur increased pre-election federal challenges to state receipt deadlines that conflict with the federal Election Day framework.

Federal Statutes Establishing Uniform Election Day for Congressional Elections:

2 U.S.C. § 7 provides that the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, in every even-numbered year, is established as the day for the election of Representatives and Delegates to Congress, with terms commencing on January 3 next thereafter. This codifies Congress's power under the Elections Clause (U.S. Const. art. I, § 4, cl. 1) to set a uniform date for congressional elections, originally aligned with presidential timing in 1872 to eliminate advantages from staggered voting and promote national consistency.

Impact on Future State Rules:

Like its presidential counterpart, this statute prohibits state procedures that effectively extend the election beyond the designated day.

The Bost ruling (7–2) enhances candidates' ability to litigate such issues in federal court, potentially leading to more scrutiny of extended ballot-receipt windows and reinforcing the federal mandate for a singular, uniform Election Day in congressional contests.

Victor Davis Hanson, the renowned historian, author, and Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, underwent major surgery shortly before Christmas to remove a portion of his lung affected by cancer.

The procedure, described as successful in targeting the cancerous growth, took place at Stanford Medical Center, where Hanson is currently recovering amid significant post-operative challenges.

Co-host Jack Fowler of the podcast “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” provided an update, noting that while the surgery achieved its objective, “there were serious post-op issues,” and Hanson is receiving ongoing care and monitoring.

Fowler emphasized the widespread support Hanson has received, stating that he is “deeply appreciative” of the “millions of people [who] were praying for Victor” and the numerous priests offering masses on his behalf. Hanson, who has been sidelined from his regular audio and video appearances, is expected to return to his platform soon, while his recovery continues to progress steadily.

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In today’s episode on the Tucker Carlson Network, Buckley Carlson, brother of prominent conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, recounted a personal anecdote that highlighted what he perceived as the duplicity of self-proclaimed Christians engaging in inappropriate behavior.

During the conversation, Buckley described an encounter at a company picnic where a married man, who loudly professed his Christian faith and had a family, made unwanted advances by placing his hand on Buckley’s knee. Despite polite requests to stop, the man persisted, prompting Buckley to defend himself by extinguishing a lit cigarette on the man’s wrist. This story was shared with a tone of justification, positioning Buckley as a victim standing against moral hypocrisy in religious circles.

Tucker engaged sympathetically, drawing parallels to their father’s similar use of a cigarette in self-defense, framing the narrative as a family tradition of resilience against such intrusions.

However, this public airing of grievances against a “loudly Christian” individual’s misconduct invites scrutiny when viewed against the backdrop of the Carlson family’s own connections to institutional cover-ups of sexual scandals.

Tucker’s father-in-law, Rev. George E. Andrews II, served as headmaster of St. George’s School, an Episcopal boarding school in Rhode Island, from 1984 to 1988. During his tenure, Andrews fired a choirmaster accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a student but, following legal advice, failed to report the abuse to authorities.

An independent investigation later revealed that Andrews was aware of a positive job recommendation provided to the perpetrator for another school, and he publicly lamented the man’s departure in a way that downplayed the severity of the incident.

The Diocese of Southeast Florida launched its own probe into Andrews’ actions, amid reports from over a dozen former students detailing abuse by the choirmaster, underscoring a pattern of inaction that potentially endangered others.

The irony deepens as the Carlson brothers’ discussion casts aspersions on the integrity of Christians who fail to live up to their proclaimed values, yet remains silent on the skeletons within their extended family.

Rev. Andrews, now a consultant placing chaplains in schools, has expressed regret through his lawyer, admitting that not enough was done, but this does little to mitigate the perception of selective outrage.

Victims’ advocates, such as attorney Eric MacLeish, have criticized Andrews for not doing more as an Episcopal minister, emphasizing that his position demanded greater accountability.

The Carlson interview, while entertaining and anecdotal, inadvertently spotlights a broader hypocrisy: condemning personal moral lapses in others while overlooking systemic failures tied to one’s own kin, particularly in environments meant to uphold Christian ethics. This juxtaposition raises questions about consistency in public discourse on morality and accountability.

The Carlsons, known for their conservative critiques of societal double standards, appear to apply a different lens when the scandals hit closer to home.

As the Tucker Carlson Network continues to platform such stories, it risks undermining its credibility by ignoring the parallels between the “Christian” aggressor in Buckley’s tale and the institutional blind spots enabled by figures like Andrews. Ultimately, this episode serves as a reminder that hypocrisy often thrives in the unexamined corners of one’s own house, even as spotlights are trained on others.

The Andrea Shaffer Show is proud to present an in-depth discussion exposing one of the most pressing threats facing the conservative movement today: the rise of the so-called “Woke Right” — a divisive, infiltrative faction masquerading as true patriots while employing the same toxic tactics as the radical left.Introduction: A Warning from Within the RanksIn the wake of President Trump’s renewed mandate and the ongoing battle to advance an authentic America First agenda, a dangerous undercurrent has emerged within the broader MAGA coalition.

What began as isolated voices has grown into a coordinated effort that champions isolationism, anti-Zionism, historical revisionism, and conspiratorial narratives; all while cloaking itself in conservative rhetoric.

This “Woke Right” mirrors the woke left’s playbook: identity politics, cancel culture, moral relativism, and a rejection of core Western values. Figures amplified in certain circles; including Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and others, have been accused of platforming voices sympathetic to America’s adversaries like Russia, Iran, and China, while undermining key alliances, particularly with Israel.

Karys Rhea, a respected political commentator, former producer at The Epoch Times (including flagship shows like “American Thought Leaders” and “Kash’s Corner”), writing fellow with the Middle East Forum, ambassador for Israel365 Action, and rising leader at the Global Liberty Institute, has been at the forefront of sounding the alarm. She warns that this faction is not just a fringe opinion; it’s a sabotage operation that threatens to fracture the movement, derail Trump’s vision, and jeopardize America’s soul.

Exposing the Saboteurs in MAGA

In this powerful episode, host Andrea Shaffer sits down with Karys Rhea for a no-holds-barred conversation about the infiltration of the MAGA/America First space.

Key points from the discussion include:

• How the “Woke Right” adopts leftist-style tactics such as postmodernism, accelerationism, and right-wing identitarianism to divide conservatives from within.

• The promotion of anti-Israel and anti-Zionist rhetoric, often tied to conspiracies and revisionist history, which echoes the woke left’s distortions.

• Specific examples of amplified figures (e.g., Jeffrey Sachs as a potential CCP/Russia/Iran-aligned voice) and questions about why prominent conservatives platform them.

• The risk this poses to Trump’s agenda: weakening U.S. strategic interests, embracing isolationism over principled engagement, and introducing antisemitic or pro-adversary elements under the guise of patriotism.

• A call to vigilance against controlled opposition, infiltrators, and saboteurs who claim to be “America First” but actively undermine its foundations.

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Rhea’s insights draw from her extensive work exposing these trends, including her upcoming book on how right-wing identitarianism is fracturing the movement (set for release in 2026 via Wicked Son Publishing).

The episode serves as a stark wake-up call: true patriots must guard against internal betrayal to preserve the integrity of the conservative coalition.Channeling Karys Rhea’s relentless warnings, this piece exposes the ‘Woke Right’ as a divisive, leftist-mimicking force quietly infiltrating and sabotaging authentic conservative and MAGA circles from within.Watch the Full Episode Now!

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In a candid and wide-ranging interview on the inaugural episode of The Andrea Shaffer Show, host Andrea Shaffer welcomed cultural critic and anti-woke commentator Dr. James Lindsay to discuss deepening divisions within both major U.S. political parties as the 2026 midterms approach.Here are some key images from the discussion for visual context:

Lindsay opened by addressing recent media appearances, noting that figures like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly appear to be amplifying controversial voices, including praise for Nick Fuentes, which he sees as a deliberate counter-signal against President Trump’s agenda.

Lindsay then turned to the right, criticizing what they described as a “woke right” phenomenon involving identity politics, moral compromises, and the elevation of radical voices like Fuentes. Lindsay applied the psychological concept of DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) to explain how some influencers accuse others of divisiveness while allegedly causing it themselves.Lindsay expressed concern that failing to clearly condemn extremism—misogyny, racism, antisemitism—risks alienating the broad, diverse coalition that helped Trump win in 2024, including gains among Black conservatives, Hispanics, women, and former Democrats.

James warned that appeasing radicals for audience capture or political expediency could lead to voter demoralization and turnout drops, potentially resulting in an “electoral bloodbath” in the midterms, where the sitting president’s party historically struggles.The conversation concluded with a call to action: everyday citizens should speak up online, contact representatives, and prioritize principled conservatism over expediency, emphasizing that sanity and moral clarity—not radicalism—won the last election and will be key to future success. Lindsay also touched on global developments, praising Trump’s decisive actions in Venezuela and potential shifts in Iran as historically significant, urging support for the administration amid counter-signaling from some quarters.Overall, the interview painted a picture of fragile unity on both sides, with radical fringes threatening electoral prospects unless moderates and principled voices reassert control.

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Stay tuned for the release of the full interview with Dr. James Lindsay.

This clip discusses the divide on the right and how it may impact upcoming elections.

In the first episode of “The Andrea Shaffer Show,” host Andrea Shaffer sat down with guest James Lindsay to discuss an emerging phenomenon they termed the “woke right,” warning that its embrace of divisive identity politics could splinter the Republican Party’s broad coalition and lead to significant losses in the upcoming midterm elections.

The conversation highlighted figures like Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes, whose actions and associations are criticized for alienating key demographics.

Fuentes, known for his white supremacist leanings, has been elevated by some prominent conservatives, including Carlson. Kelly’s defense of such figures, along with endorsements from institutions like the Heritage Foundation and even the vice president, is portrayed as a troubling sign of the party’s willingness to prioritize unity over moral clarity.

Critics argue that this reluctance to condemn racism, misogyny, anti-Semitism, and the promotion of sexual violence sends a demoralizing message to diverse supporters.

Trump’s 2024 win marked a historic shift, drawing significant support from groups historically underrepresented in Republican ranks. For the first time since the 1960s, a substantial portion of black male conservatives backed the party, alongside gains among black women, Hispanics, conservative Jews, and even registered Democrats.

This diverse coalition, described as “incredibly supportive,” is now at risk due to the unease fostered by these unchecked extremist elements. As Jillian Michaels noted, it’s not the presence of “bad apples” like Fuentes that drives people away, but the apparent enthusiasm from the broader party to embrace or tolerate them.

The issue is compounded by what observers call “digital astroturfing,” the artificial inflation of radical voices through bot farms, coordinated online groups, and algorithmic manipulation. This creates a distorted perception of public sentiment, influencing young congressional staffers, whose average age is under 25, to advise lawmakers based on trending social media metrics rather than principled stances.

Politicians, fearing primary challenges from more extreme candidates, remain silent, mirroring the audience capture seen on the left.

Examples include Florida’s political landscape, where figures like Byron Donalds face online attacks despite strong polling, while fringe candidates like James Fishbach gain inflated visibility through radical posts.

This political expediency, where “energy” and trends trump values, is eroding trust among moderates and swing voters; often referred to as “purple voters.”

A clip from commentator Julian Michael encapsulates the concern: the failure to denounce extremism is weaponized by opponents on the left, leaving Republicans without a counterargument.

Everyday conservatives outside online echo chambers are reportedly reconsidering their allegiance, with some vowing never to vote Democrat again after 2020 now eyeing alternatives due to the party’s inaction.

The stakes are high for the midterms, where turnout is expected to dip compared to presidential years, particularly among conservatives. Trump’s 2024 margin was roughly 3 million votes out of 70 million; a slim edge that could evaporate if even 5% of supporters defect or stay home.

Critics warn of an “electoral bloodbath,” suggesting that for every radical “edge lord” retained, hundreds of moderate voters may flee. Narrow margins in congressional races could dramatically alter the balance of power.

Speculation abounds on the root causes, from power-induced overreach to deliberate sabotage by infiltrators aiming to undermine the party from within.

Regardless, the consensus is clear: without clear boundaries against toxic ideas, the Republican Party risks splintering its hard-won coalition and facing significant losses in 2026.

As the discussion underscores, building walls against external threats in 2016 was a rallying cry—now, the party must decide if it’s willing to erect fences against internal ones.

Below is the video clip from the soon to be released interview with Dr. James Lindsay where we discuss in detail the current fracturing from both sides of the political spectrum and how it might impact future elections.

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Kelly legitimizes a figure associated with The Grayzone, a far-left outlet accused of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda on issues like Ukraine, Syria, China and Paletine!

Megyn Kelly's decision to feature Aaron Maté on her show to analyze the Trump administration's capture and extradition of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to the United States on multiple narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges has drawn sharp criticism for platforming a journalist with a history of amplifying narratives that align with U.S. adversaries like Russia, China, Iran, and the Venezuelan regime itself.

In the episode aired on January 5, 2026, Kelly introduced Maté by expressing her own caution about the event, stating, "So, I think I speak for a lot of moms and dads for that matter when I say I'm staying in yellow territory until we know more and I will not be joining the Fox News cheerleading brigade this time. I've been burned too many times."

She praised Maté as an "independent journalist" and co-host of the Useful Idiots podcast, noting that he "was one of the journalists who challenged the allegations of collusion by President Trump and the Russian government back in 2016" and "knew that was before most did even though he wasn't exactly a Trump supporter." Kelly further highlighted Maté's stance on the Maduro capture, saying, "Aaron again is not supportive of the Trump administration's actions this weekend. He says it was nothing short of a kidnapping of Maduro."

However, detractors argue that by giving Maté airtime, Kelly legitimizes a figure associated with The Grayzone, a far-left outlet accused of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda on issues like Ukraine and Syria, where Maté has echoed Russian and Syrian government claims denying chemical attacks and framing conflicts as U.S.-provoked proxy wars.

Although Maté has no direct financial links to Russian entities, his work has been heavily promoted by Russian state-backed accounts, he has testified at UN meetings hosted by Russia, and The Grayzone employs former contributors from RT and Sputnik, raising concerns about indirect influence.

Critics contend that Maté consistently plays into the hands of America's adversaries; defending regimes and narratives favored by Russia, China, Iran, and now effectively siding with Maduro's authoritarian government by labeling a lawful enforcement of U.S. indictments as "kidnapping."

Kelly, in her bid for balanced skepticism, risks disseminating biased viewpoints that undermine U.S. foreign policy credibility, especially on a sensitive matter like Maduro's capture involving serious charges of narco-terrorism and corruption. This choice reflects a broader pattern where Kelly prioritizes far left leaning voices over credible experts, potentially misleading audiences on geopolitical events.

Below is the video clip of Megyn Kelly explaining why she platformed a far left propagandist on her show today to bash President Trump’s decision to extradite Nicolás Maduro to America.

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As the conservative movement navigates profound grief and division following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk in September 2025, a powerful video emerges from his legacy defining his American and Israel philosophies.

In my strong opinion, the deepening fractures Kelly describes are fueled primarily by the rise of antisemitism and anti-Zionism within parts of the right, often amplified by figures pushing isolationist or conspiratorial narratives.

Kirk’s resurfaced speeches offer a clear antidote: zero tolerance for such hatred. I pray that Megyn Kelly, in her pursuit of wisdom, finds the discernment to echo Kirk’s words and boldly denounce this poison, helping to reunite the coalition rather than accommodate it.

Megyn Kelly recently shared her New Year’s resolution for 2026, selecting “wisdom“ as her guiding word amid concerns over the conservative movement’s splintering. In a heartfelt clip, she expressed:

“Pick your word. Pick your one word for this year and like let’s let’s work for it. You know, I’ll tell you the one that I’m using this year. My word was wisdom. This year is wisdom. I’m really praying for it. I just think like the conservative movement is fracturing and I really hope I get the wisdom to know how to handle it. ... I’m inspired by Charlie Kirk, you know, who saw the party changing in certain ways and would always try to make room make room for the people who were changing within it so that they understood it was a big tent... That’s my goal. ... So, I hope you say a prayer for me in my quest as I will be praying for all of you.”

Kelly’s admiration for Kirk’s “big tent” approach is touching; yet, Kirk’s example wasn’t about endless accommodation, it was about principled boundaries, particularly against antisemitism. This is vividly illustrated from Kirk’s 2019 appearances in Israel, where he addressed rising concerns head-on.

In one, responding to questions about potential anti-Israel shifts on the American right and accusations of “dual loyalty” against Zionist Jews, Kirk stated unequivocally:

“Anyone who is even a smidgen anti-Israel or anti-semitic has no place in the American conservative movement. Nowhere. And I denounce them and so do all of our leaders, every elected representative. Anywhere that evil pops itself up, we denounce it and we expel it. The left embraces it... If anyone dares say anything anti-semitic, I want nothing to do with them. Nothing. ... Evil is a cancer that will come no matter whatever side you’re on. But it’s what you do when you encounter evil that really judges the moral character of a movement... I think it’s a little bit overblown. I wouldn’t even call those people conservatives. I really wouldn’t cuz there’s nothing conservative to have that kind of hatred in your hearts.”

These words, delivered passionately in Israel, were a direct counter to the “groyper” incursions and white nationalist rhetoric attempting to infiltrate conservatism at the time.

Kirk viewed antisemitism not as a mere difference of opinion but as a moral cancer incompatible with conservative values rooted in Judeo-Christian principles.

Tragically, Kirk’s assassination has exacerbated the divisions he warned against. Conspiracy theories; many laced with antisemitic tropes alleging Israeli involvement have proliferated, further alienating allies and emboldening extremists.

Figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens have amplified narratives that echo historical blood libels, widening rifts even as Kelly seeks unity.

Kirk’s legacy provides the path forward: not a tent so big it shelters hatred, but one fortified against it. By denouncing and expelling antisemitism wherever it appears, without equivocation, conservatives can honor his memory and rebuild cohesion.

I pray Megyn Kelly embraces this discernment, using her platform to follow Kirk’s example and call out the evil fracturing the movement. In doing so, she could help forge a stronger, truly principled coalition for the years ahead.

As Kelly asks for prayers, let us all seek the wisdom to choose moral clarity over fragile unity.

Below is the video clip of Megyn Kelly promising to pray for wisdom in 2026 along with the 2019 Charlie Kirk clip from his trip to Israel.

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