{"id":5776,"date":"2025-10-28T20:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/361-will-hurricane-trump-hit-venezuela-next-barbara-starr-trumps-destructive-troop-speech-melissa-hits-jamaica-hegseth-hits-more-boats-is-nycs-election-a-flashpoint-wtf-billi\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T20:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:42:00","slug":"361-will-hurricane-trump-hit-venezuela-next-barbara-starr-trumps-destructive-troop-speech-melissa-hits-jamaica-hegseth-hits-more-boats-is-nycs-election-a-flashpoint-wtf-billi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/361-will-hurricane-trump-hit-venezuela-next-barbara-starr-trumps-destructive-troop-speech-melissa-hits-jamaica-hegseth-hits-more-boats-is-nycs-election-a-flashpoint-wtf-billi\/","title":{"rendered":"361. Will Hurricane Trump Hit Venezuela Next? Barbara Starr. Trump\u2019s Destructive Troop Speech. Melissa Hits Jamaica. Hegseth Hits More Boats. Is NYC\u2019s Election a Flashpoint? WTF: Billionaire Gives $130M to Pay Troops!? Ohtani\u2019s World Class Leadership.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA1573455394\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Everything is about national security. Especially right now. From troops in US streets, to strikes on boats in the Caribbean, to Ukraine and Putin, to Trump\u2019s crazy and now regular speeches to military audiences. There\u2019s lots of chaos and drama. But the chaos and drama about war and conflict are most important. And it sounds like Trump and Hegseth want more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Former CNN National Security reporter and veteran Pentagon press leader Barbara Starr is a highly-respected and wise legend in journalism. For decades, she\u2019s covered the military, Secretaries of Defense and Presidents. She\u2019s seen it all. But like Ohatani last night, or the magnitude of Hurricane Melissa slamming into Jamaica right now, nobody\u2019s seen the stuff we\u2019re seeing now from Trump and Hegseth focused in and around our military. And it may be coming to your city or two next.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Barbara returns to break down an America at the tipping point on the latest daily episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulRieckhoff\"><u>@PaulRieckhoff<\/u><\/a>). They tackle the new threats facing the U.S. military, the politicization of the armed forces, attacks on the Pentagon press corps, lessons from Venezuela, and the importance of defending the Constitution and press freedom amid chaos.<\/p>\n<p>Barbara also shares the vital importance of the First Amendment as the constitutional backbone of democracy, and why mentorship, courage, and vigilance are essential for journalists, troops, and citizens alike. Topped with uplifting reflections on Shohei Ohtani\u2019s sportsmanship, the lessons of Sandy Kofax, and the enduring strength of the Constitution, this is a must-listen for anyone invested in America\u2019s future who wants to stay ahead of the news. And understand what\u2019s most important.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories&#8211;and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. Its independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. 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Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/megaphone.fm\/adchoices\">megaphone.fm\/adchoices<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything is about national security. Especially right now. From troops in US streets, to strikes on boats in the Caribbean, to Ukraine and Putin, to Trump\u2019s crazy and now regular speeches to military audiences. There\u2019s lots of chaos and drama. But the chaos and drama about war and conflict are most important. And it sounds&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/361-will-hurricane-trump-hit-venezuela-next-barbara-starr-trumps-destructive-troop-speech-melissa-hits-jamaica-hegseth-hits-more-boats-is-nycs-election-a-flashpoint-wtf-billi\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">361. Will Hurricane Trump Hit Venezuela Next? Barbara Starr. Trump\u2019s Destructive Troop Speech. Melissa Hits Jamaica. Hegseth Hits More Boats. Is NYC\u2019s Election a Flashpoint? 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