A Christmas Message From Mick Foley. Standing Up to Trump & the WWE. War on Christmas (Literally). Trump Hits Syria. Another Venezuelan Tanker Seized. Jake Paul’s Reality Check. The Ted Cruz Curse Continues. Something Good: Loyal Citizen in Maine.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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Daily News, Veteran, News, Politics, News Commentary, National Security

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

While Congress has checked out, the "Peace President" is ramping up kinetic action from Syria to Venezuela, signaling a volatile shift in foreign policy that makes this anything but a silent night. To balance that heat with some necessary light, WWE Legend Mick Foley joins Paul to discuss integrity and kindness, followed by critical intel on Ukraine, Stefanik, and a reality check for Jake Paul.

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0:00.0	Powered by righteous media.
0:17.6	Welcome to Independent Americans. Welcome to episode 400. 400. It's like an early Christmas present. I'm your host, Paul Reichoff. It is Monday, December 22nd, three days till the big man. Santa Claus arrives three days till Christmas. Tonight is the final night of Hanukkah. so happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating.
0:38.6	I am coming to you from a conference room in New York City because my wife has kicked me out to get ready for Christmas.
0:44.9	It is getting close.
0:46.6	The weather storms are gathering.
0:48.9	Santa Claus is getting ready, but there's still a lot happening in Washington, and we're going to help you get through of it and
0:55.0	finish strong. It is Manosphere Monday. And coming up, we've got a very special message from one of
1:00.9	the truest tough guys I know, the great WWE champion, superstar, veteran, the great mankind
1:08.4	himself. Mick Foley is back with a very special Christmas message
1:12.6	just for you, good little independent Americans.
1:15.3	But first, there's a lot happening,
1:16.9	and I'm going to help you quickly rip through it
1:18.8	on this manic Monday,
1:20.2	because now, as we get ready for the holiday season,
1:22.9	to really hit a high level,
1:24.2	is still a time to stay vigilant.
1:32.6	Music hit a high level is still a time to stay vigilant. All right, look, if you thought that Donald Trump was going to give you a break this week,
1:37.1	you're wrong.
1:38.1	There's going to be no peace.
1:39.4	There's going to be no rest.
1:40.9	He might declare war on Christmas Eve just for the ratings.
1:45.0	And over the weekend,
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