WHERE I STAND with Richard French

The deep concern we have over our current White House administration goes beyond the President. We are being led in critical positions by people both unqualified and under the belief that they serve the interests of one man and not a nation. In this segment, Richard looks at one particular Trump appointee who's competence is being challenged in the state of New Jersey. Don't forget to FOLL...

Dark clouds for President Trump as poll after poll shows him to be under water on a wide variety of issues. Richard takes a close look at the reasons for this downturn in popularity. Will it continue to decline or will something happen to reverse the slide? Don't forget to FOLLOW for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

Has the Democrat party lost it's way? Hoping for a scandal to take down Trump hasn't worked. Is it because Trump has given Americans a vision for the future? Regardless of whether that vision is true or false, the Democrats have offered nothing better. Richard speculates on the potential failure of Trump politics and sets forth a possible path for the Democrats to recover their vision for...

The canceling of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert is just the latest in a series of oppressive influences leveled on main stream media outlets by the current White House administration. But it's not just the media who has been in the Trump crosshairs. universities and law firms have also been targeted. Richard looks at those entities that chose to bend the knee and compares them to the ones...

The case of Jeffrey Epstein seems to have Donald Trump and many in his administration acting in strange ways, as if we've never seen such behavior before! From Cash Patel and Pam Bondi to Dan Bongino, the abrupt pivot from "release the files" to "nothing to see here" has most Americans sensing that they have something to hide. Richard sheds some light on the facts at hand....

Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to the Federal Appeals Court, has a history as one of Trump's lead defense attorneys in both federal and state cases. In this segment, Richard reveals some of the questionable actions Bove has taken on Trump's behalf exposing issues of credibility. If confirmed, could Bove be one of the most dangerous appointments made by the current President? Listen here...

In one of the most bizarre flip-flops in the history of the two Trump administrations, the President and his various staff members have declared the Jeffrey Epstein case to be a hoax perpetrated by Democrats. In short, nothing to see here... move on! This after months and months of enthusiastic assurances that the Epstein files would be released drawing many Epstein clients into accountability. Ri...

President Trump has some serious disagreements with Jerome Powell, the current Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Now, the President has resorted to trash-talk and insults in hopes of getting Mr. Powell to comply with his desire to have the Federal Interest Rate reduced. Richard examines this controversy and concludes that firing Powell could be a very bad idea. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for mor...

The Trump administration is closing down the Department of Education. The effects this could have on the poorest kids in our country is the greatest concern. Richard breaks down the issues and forecasts the potential harm to the most vulnerable Americans. Don't forget to FOLLOW for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

The latest revelation regarding the case of Jeffrey Epstein and his much anticipated clientele list has many Americans confused and some Democrats quite amused. News from the Department of Justice that there is "nothing to see here... move on," has the MAGA Republicans outraged. Richard exposes another bizarre turn of events in the Trump administration. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for...

A suicide hotline created specially for LGBTQ kids has been scrapped by the Trump administration. That leaves a vulnerable and marginalized segment of our society with nowhere to turn when they feel rejected and abused by everyone from family members to peers at school. Richard questions the justification for such cruelty by our current leader in the White House.

Referring to Democrats, President Trump said in a recent speech that he hates them. Notwithstanding, it's important to note that Democrats constitute approximately half of the United States. Richard explains why we don't have a President for all Americans and why it would be better if we did. Don't forget to FOLLOW for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

Although it's too early to fix blame for the recent flooding disaster in central Texas, this tragedy gives rise to deep concerns regarding the cuts the Trump administration is making to critical safety and recovery departments in our federal government, such as FEMA and NOAA. Richard reviews the administration's actions and measures the potential risks to the American people.

Donald Trump has sued certain media outlets and succeeded. Are his claims valid or is there something more sinister going on? Richard looks behind the curtain to reveal some shady reasoning on the part of certain defendants in these lawsuits. Don't forget to FOLLOW for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

Now that President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill has passed through Congress and is now headed to the Resolute Desk, Richard reiterates what the repercussions of this legislation might be for the most vulnerable people in our nation, while giving the most wealthy even greater wealth. Don't forget to FOLLOW for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

Shouldn't an American President know and understand what the Declaration of Independence says and means for the people of our nation? In this segment, President Trump reveals his knowledge of this great document. Don't forget to FOLLOW for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

Now in the House of Representatives, there's intense wrangling over Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Democrats and Republicans could not be more divided. The cry from the Democrats is that this bill will toss millions of people off Medicare and SNAP benefits, add trillions to the federal deficit, and create a huge windfall for the wealthiest. Is Trump a twisted type of Robin Hood? Richard prese...

Donald Trump has expressed deep concern accusing Joe Biden of weaponizing the justice system to bankrupt him and put him in jail. However, Richard provides evidence that Trump himself is guilty of doing the same thing to his perceived political enemies. Is this a case of egregious hypocrisy? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

We're about six months into the Trump administration, and the pathway America is taking has many people concerned. Do you think President Trump is making America great again? Richard covers the highlights to draw his conclusion as to where we stand as a country today. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

Legendary award winning journalist Bill Moyers died this week. Richard French, who interviewed Bill several times, reflects on the life and legacy of this pillar of journalistic integrity.

Richard takes another look at Trump's Big Beautiful Bill now working it's way through the Senate. However, someone has thrown a wrench in the works and this bill, which might not be so beautiful, faces severe obstacles to being sent to the President's desk by the Fourth of July. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

A stunning political earthquake rocked the city of New York when candidate Zohran Mamdani, a confessed Democratic Socialist, secured a victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, sending disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo back to the drawing boards. Richard provides analysis on what this could mean for the Big Apple.

Did President Trump jump the gun, so to speak, in declaring the nuclear production sites in Iran totally obliterated by the U.S. Military B2 bomber attack? The President is also taking a victory lap for the Israel and Iran cease fire. Richard explains why he believes this premature behavior might be foolhardy and detrimental to American foreign policy.

Richard reflects on the U.S. military attack on Iranian nuclear production sites. Does Trump really know what he has gotten us into? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

Are some of the regressive policies emanating from the Trump administration pushing our society back to a time of greater discrimination against women and minorities? Richard exposes Project 2025 that Donald Trump denied was a plan for his administration. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.