{"id":5954,"date":"2026-02-04T23:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/exclusive-jesse-ventura-the-body-vs-trump-jesse-for-governor-again-senate\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T23:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:16:00","slug":"exclusive-jesse-ventura-the-body-vs-trump-jesse-for-governor-again-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/exclusive-jesse-ventura-the-body-vs-trump-jesse-for-governor-again-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Ventura. The Body vs Trump. Jesse for Governor Again? Senate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>700 ICE Agents Out of Minnesota. Navy Downs Iranian Drone. Brutal Testimonies of ICE Abuses. Huge Layoffs at Washington Post. Measles Outbreak at Texas ICE Jail.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Strap in! Former INDEPENDENT Minnesota Governor, pro wrestler, actor, Navy SEAL and all\u2011around badass Jesse \u201cThe Body\u201d Ventura is finally on the pod\u2014and he\u2019s not holding anything back. In this news-making new episode of Independent Americans, Ventura joins host Paul Rieckhoff for an extended, uncensored and exclusive conversation about Trump\u2019s ICE crackdown in Minneapolis, the raid on his own Roosevelt High School, January 6th, and why he believes America chose \u201cthe criminal over the Constitution.\u201d He shares raw stories about his Vietnam service and his parents\u2019 World War II heroism, explaining why that family history gives him license to call Trump\u2019s ICE \u201cthe Gestapo\u201d and accuse them of trampling core constitutional rights in his hometown.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Ventura also pulls back the curtain on his personal history with Donald Trump\u2014from Trump flying to Minnesota after Jesse\u2019s 1998 upset win, to their surreal New York dinner in NYC with a movie star that will surprise you, to how Trump \u201cstole\u201d Jesse\u2019s outsider playbook to capture the GOP instead of building a truly independent movement. He blasts Trump\u2019s WWE Hall of Fame spot, calls out fake tough\u2011guy politics, reacts to a planned UFC event at the White House, and warns about the danger of Trump invoking the Insurrection Act and turning the U.S. military on American citizens. At the same time, he highlights rising resistance in Minneapolis and beyond, as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello and artists, young people and veterans of all kinds push back against ICE abuses and democratic backsliding.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Looking forward, Ventura breaks down exactly how he won the governorship as an independent against the two major parties, the two things he thinks are key for independents to win, and how independent vets can follow his blueprint today through Independent Veterans of America. He talks about recruiting big\u2011name independents, the explosive growth of independents nationwide, and even floats a wild scenario that could send him to the U.S. Senate to confront Trump world from the inside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you\u2019re part of the 45% of Americans who are independent\u2014or just independent\u2011curious\u2014and you miss hearing Jesse Ventura tell stories like only he can, this is your must\u2011hear episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>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. It\u2019s independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve&#8211;and stay vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jCbpR4UxJpM\"><span>WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/IA433TRANSCRIPT.txt\"><span>Get the full transcript here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about Paul\u2019s work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/\"><span>Independent Veterans of America<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Please take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taskandpurpose.com\/news\/army-michael-ollis-medal-of-honor\/\"><span>Read his story here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>-Check out MOH recipient Thomas Norris\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/weta\/americanvalor\/stories\/norris.html\"><span>amazing and courageous story<\/span><\/a><span> as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\"><span>Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community<\/span><\/a><span> of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Check the hashtag <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23LookForTheHelpers&amp;src=typed_query\"><span>#LookForTheHelpers<\/span><\/a><span>. And share yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Find us on social media or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.independentamericans.us\"><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.IndependentAmericans.us\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a><\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\"><span>And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch<\/span><\/a><span> now in time for the new year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Check out other Righteous podcasts like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thefirefighters.us\/\"><span>The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra<\/span><\/a><span>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unclemontel.us\/\"><span>Uncle Montel &#8211; The OG of Weed<\/span><\/a><span> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bdorm.us\/\"><span>B Dorm<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\"><span>Righteous Media<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And now part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bleav.com\/shows\/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff\/\"><span>the BLEAV network<\/span><\/a><span>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ways to listen:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe\"><b>Spotify<\/b><\/a><span> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff\/id1457899667\"><b>Apple Podcasts<\/b><\/a><b> \u2022 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64\/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff\"><b>Amazon Podcasts<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ways to watch:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@independentamericans\"><b>YouTube<\/b><\/a><b> \u2022 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/IndependentAmericansUS\/\"><b>Instagram<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Social channels:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/indy_americans\"><b>X\/Twitter<\/b><\/a><span> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/indyamericans.bsky.social\"><b>BlueSky<\/b><\/a><span> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IndependentAmericansUS\/\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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In this news-making new episode of Independent Americans, Ventura joins host Paul Rieckhoff for an extended, uncensored and exclusive conversation about Trump\u2019s ICE crackdown in Minneapolis, the raid on his own Roosevelt High School, January 6th, and why he believes America chose \u201cthe criminal over the Constitution.\u201d He shares raw stories about his Vietnam service and his parents\u2019 World War II heroism, explaining why that family history gives him license to call Trump\u2019s ICE \u201cthe Gestapo\u201d and accuse them of trampling core constitutional rights in his hometown.\u200b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5955,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-episodes","entry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433.jpg",1400,1400,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433.jpg",1400,1400,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433.jpg",1400,1400,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433-300x300.jpg",300,300,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433-1024x1024.jpg",750,750,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433.jpg",1400,1400,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433.jpg",1400,1400,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ia-promo-square-ep433.jpg",1400,1400,false]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/author\/admin\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/category\/episodes\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Episodes<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Strap in! Former INDEPENDENT Minnesota Governor, pro wrestler, actor, Navy SEAL and all\u2011around badass Jesse \u201cThe Body\u201d Ventura is finally on the pod\u2014and he\u2019s not holding anything back. 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