{"id":6030,"date":"2026-03-21T12:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/mick-foley-exclusive-wrestling-legend-speaks-out-on-trump-ice-iran-a-shiny-new-toy-military\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T12:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:48:10","slug":"mick-foley-exclusive-wrestling-legend-speaks-out-on-trump-ice-iran-a-shiny-new-toy-military","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/mick-foley-exclusive-wrestling-legend-speaks-out-on-trump-ice-iran-a-shiny-new-toy-military\/","title":{"rendered":"Mick Foley. EXCLUSIVE. Wrestling Legend Speaks Out. On Trump, ICE, Iran, a \u201cShiny New Toy\u201d Military."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Redefining Real Toughness and Modern Manhood. Pop Culture vs. Authoritarians. The 10% Problem. Santa and Steinbrenner. From Walter Reed to the Road.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>WWE Hall of Famer and hardcore legend Mick Foley returns to join Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff for an EXCLUSIVE, extended, a no-holds-barred conversation about his powerful and viral Instagram post, leaving the WWE, Trump\u2019s reckless push toward war with Iran and why it\u2019s time for a new wave of independent veterans to step into the political ring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>From Ohio hotel rooms and horror conventions to Capitol Hill and chaotic war rooms, Mick and Paul break down how we got here, why so many Americans feel politically homeless, and what it will take for principled veterans to challenge both parties\u2014and stop another disastrous forever war before it starts.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And Mick tells some amazing, wise and fascinating stories about the Undertaker, character, courage,\u00a0 the World Baseball classic, playing Santa Claus, meeting Reggie Jackson on a plane, fatherhood and compromise; the dangers of treating the military like a toy; and how an unlikely alliance between a grizzled veteran advocate and a hardcore wrestling icon can help America find its backbone again\u2014and maybe even have a nice day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-WATCH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DjbQnLDkOlk\"><span>full video of this episode here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/no-more-forever-wars\/\"><span>IVA and stand up to Trump\u2019s Forever Wars<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/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>-Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/americanveteransforukraine.org\/\"><span>American Veterans for Ukraine here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Remember <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/do8wjRtDZJ4?feature=share\"><span>Independent is an Attitude<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theheadstrongproject.org\/\"><span> The Headstrong Project <\/span><\/a><span>for Veterans, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taps.org\/\"><span>Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)<\/span><\/a><span>, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/health-needs-conditions\/mental-health\/\"><span>Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area<\/span><\/a><span>. 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