WHERE I STAND with Richard French

While polling is clear, the public believes ICE has gone way too far. The White House is not only undeterred, they’re doubling down and Americans are paying for it. Richard underscores what we are all seeing!

If you had whiplash trying to follow Trump’s positioning on threatening an invasion of Greenland, then insisting on it’s annexation, and then claiming he had a deal that none of his counterparts were aware of, you are not alone. As we listen to Trump's speech at Davos, Richard asks, Does this President speak for you?

If anyone thought Trump’s Greenland obsession was a typical late night Truth Social rant, meant to inflame and nothing more, think again.  Despite it being explained to him in painful detail that Greenland is a territory of Denmark and by extension a part of NATO he still says he wants the island. Richard explains the potential consequences of this absurd goal.

In his rhetoric regarding Greenland, President Trump dismissed the Danes as inconsequential. In the process, he threatened to betray the common agreement that holds NATO together, Article 5. What does it mean for the United States to betray it's friends and allies? Richard lays out the potential consequences.

Just days after taking office nearly a year ago, President Trump made a promise to American workers. The Golden Age of our American economy was just up ahead. Since Trump announced "Liberation Day" and the beginning of a new policy on tariffs for our foreign trade partners, things appear to be moving in the wrong direction. Richard explains.

Trump talked about invading an ally, taking over another nation and threatening military action on others without even thinking about consulting Congress.  He celebrates sending armed troops into American cities over local officials objections, and shrugs when a 37 year old American Mom was gunned down in broad daylight. Richard warns that days like these are becoming a new normal. Are you OK with...

Not only has the Trump administration not shown any interest in pursuing the truth but they’ve impeded Minnesota’s ability to even investigate the shooting of Renee Good. They’ve blamed the victim, going so far as to call her a terrorist and are trying to smear her memory with unfounded personal claims. Richard asks if this is how our Justice Department is supposed to work.

With Trump's demands to Republican state lawmakers to redraw congressional districts, toughen voter registration rules, and make challenges to the validity of voting machines and mail-in ballots, it appears that midterm elections are targeted for interference. Richard examines the facts.

The Smithsonian Institution, the complex of national museums that for almost 200 years has told the story of our nation, does not come under the jurisdiction of the President.  But as we’ve seen with universities, law firms, media corporations and others, just because Trump can’t make them do what he wants, he can still extort them. Richard explores this assault on our true American history.

It’s not only irresponsible, unfounded and inflammatory, but the response of high level administration officials to the shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis is also the latest example of a White House actually making a bad situation worse. Richard explains.

An internal memo was leaked that warned the staff at FEMA to prepare for the dismissal of roughly a thousand disaster workers this month. Richard examines the potential unpreparedness this creates for Americans in peril from natural disasters.

There's an alternative reality pertaining to the January 6th insurrection where traitors have become patriots and heroes have been consigned to footnotes. Richard exposes a disgraceful amnesia that has infiltrated many American legislators and citizens regarding the most horrific event in the history of our democracy.

After an amazing job by both our CIA and military, a flawless military action stunned the world and extracted Maduro and his wife from Venezuela. But everything that has followed, more specifically everything Trump has said, confirms that we have neither a strategy or a plan for what comes next. Richard explores the unanswered questions.

The 1946 Frank Capra classic "It's a Wonderfull Life" tells the story of an American man named George Bailey. It’s a movie that extols values, that money isn’t everything, that family comes first, that greed can’t buy happiness and that the little guy can win. However, our Department of Homeland Security has decided to parody this cinematic masterpiece in a manner that disparages the...

This past weekend things got pretty heated at the Turning Point USA’s “AmericaFest” event. The tone was clearly tense as some establishment figures were trying to straddle legitimacy while also trying not to upset the growing chorus on the right animated by influencers trafficking in anti-semitism, bigotry and conspiracies. Richard untangles some of the rhetoric.

Previous Presidents have said that more than thoughts and prayers are needed when dealing with the epidemic of gun violence in America. Not only is political courage absent but too often our current White House is part of the problem, forget the solution. Richard explains with evidence why we must do more that just thoughts and prayers!

In his recent address, President Trump barked more than he conveyed. He listed grievances, he blamed predecessors, political opponents, foreign actors... anyone but himself for the historically unpopular Administration that bears his name. Richard reviews Trump's address that was delivered on primetime TV. Plus, Trump's new Presidential plaques on display at the White House disparage forme...

Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff is the first woman to ever hold the most powerful position in the West Wing. She is notable because she doesn’t actually crave the cameras or act the fool, but she did submit to interviews by a reporter from Vanity Fair. What she told this reporter about the Trump administration will surprise you. Richard takes you on a tour!

The last few days have shown that our President might not be well. His comments after brutal murders or blatantly racist words all seem to confirm our worst fears. Richard reviews the slurs and the hate speech he has delivered which are not only disgusting but as we’ve seen too often, such taunts could lead to violence. Watch here and leave a comment.

Richard reviews what the President of the United States chose to share with the Reiner family and the nation in an already blood soaked day with mass shootings at Brown University and a Chanukah celebration in Australia. Are these the words of a President? Are these the words of an American? What does truly deranged behavior look like? Listen here and see if you agree.

A redistricting measure (gerrymandering) in the state of Indiana pushed by President Trump was voted down by a Republican majority state senate. Richard explains what happened and what it might mean for the Trump administration going forward.

We have been told by the President and others in high level positions, that the Epstein files and the rug boat video from September 2nd would be released for us all to see. So, where are they? Why are we being kept in the dark? Richard explores the potential reasons for this foot dragging.

We as a society have somehow come to accept that our most prized possessions, our children, are allowed on social media platforms proven to cause them harm. One courageous nation has decided to act, but here in America, cowardice exposes weakness in our legislators. Rich explains.

President Trump constantly tries to inform us that the economy is booming, but Americans know by a visit to the grocery store and other expenditures, that we're not there yet. Richard explores this most critical issue occupying the minds of most Americans this holiday season!

New reporting has House Speaker Mike Johnson allegedly working behind the scenes to get rid of a provision mandating health care coverage for assisted reproductive technology, including IVF, for all active-duty service members. If successful this will be catastrophic for women and men in uniform struggling to start a family. Richard explores this disturbing betrayal.