Paul Rieckhoff
@rieckhoff.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Coach. Independent. New Yorker. Veteran. Host: @indyamericans.bsky.social. Founder: @indyvetsofamerica.bsky.social, Righteous, @amvets4ukraine.bsky.social, IAVA, Operation Liberty. Fighting for Democracy: https://linktr.ee/paulrieckhoff
“But there can be no conceivable legal justification for what the Washington Post reported earlier today: That U.S. Special Operations Forces killed the survivors of a first strike on a drug boat off the coast of Trinidad who, in the Post’s words, ‘were clinging to the smoldering wreck.’”
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
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November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“But there can be no conceivable legal justification for what the Washington Post reported earlier today: That U.S. Special Operations Forces killed the survivors of a first strike on a drug boat off the coast of Trinidad who, in the Post’s words, ‘were clinging to the smoldering wreck.’”
Our democracy is in shambles…but at least the football (and NBA) today has been great.
November 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Our democracy is in shambles…but at least the football (and NBA) today has been great.
He’s really posting a statement like this.
November 29, 2025 at 3:23 AM
He’s really posting a statement like this.
Why did Admiral Holsey resign?
Congress needs to find out.
The public has a right to know.
And so do our troops.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/p...
Congress needs to find out.
The public has a right to know.
And so do our troops.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/p...
Commander overseeing US forces in the Caribbean to retire one year into tenure | CNN Politics
The admiral overseeing US Southern Command, which has responsibility for forces in the Caribbean, where the US has carried out multiple legally ambiguous strikes against alleged drug cartels, is retir...
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Why did Admiral Holsey resign?
Congress needs to find out.
The public has a right to know.
And so do our troops.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/p...
Congress needs to find out.
The public has a right to know.
And so do our troops.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/p...
⚡️NEW @indyamericans.bsky.social EP 384. Jon Bernthal (Black Fri Replay). America at a Crossroads. The Iconic Actor Gets Real About Toughness, Insurrectionist Using The Punisher Skull. George Floyd, Fatherhood, Sativa, DMX, Pitbulls. Biden's Afghanistan Drawdown.
Watch: youtu.be/ZHpCjxum-yM?...
Watch: youtu.be/ZHpCjxum-yM?...
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
⚡️NEW @indyamericans.bsky.social EP 384. Jon Bernthal (Black Fri Replay). America at a Crossroads. The Iconic Actor Gets Real About Toughness, Insurrectionist Using The Punisher Skull. George Floyd, Fatherhood, Sativa, DMX, Pitbulls. Biden's Afghanistan Drawdown.
Watch: youtu.be/ZHpCjxum-yM?...
Watch: youtu.be/ZHpCjxum-yM?...
Here it is. The first case that will likely test the legality of all the boat strikes.
“Even if the U.S. were at war with the traffickers, an order to kill all the boat’s occupants if they were no longer able to fight ‘would in essence be an order to show no quarter, which would be a war crime,’”🚨
“Even if the U.S. were at war with the traffickers, an order to kill all the boat’s occupants if they were no longer able to fight ‘would in essence be an order to show no quarter, which would be a war crime,’”🚨
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Here it is. The first case that will likely test the legality of all the boat strikes.
“Even if the U.S. were at war with the traffickers, an order to kill all the boat’s occupants if they were no longer able to fight ‘would in essence be an order to show no quarter, which would be a war crime,’”🚨
“Even if the U.S. were at war with the traffickers, an order to kill all the boat’s occupants if they were no longer able to fight ‘would in essence be an order to show no quarter, which would be a war crime,’”🚨
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🏎️ F1 and the US defense industry. And, I’m sorry, Max is not my favorite driver.
As the #LasVegasGP continues to unfold (or for after the 🏁) hear or see more with @defensebaron.bsky.social on @indyamericans.bsky.social:
As the #LasVegasGP continues to unfold (or for after the 🏁) hear or see more with @defensebaron.bsky.social on @indyamericans.bsky.social:
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM
🏎️ F1 and the US defense industry. And, I’m sorry, Max is not my favorite driver.
As the #LasVegasGP continues to unfold (or for after the 🏁) hear or see more with @defensebaron.bsky.social on @indyamericans.bsky.social:
As the #LasVegasGP continues to unfold (or for after the 🏁) hear or see more with @defensebaron.bsky.social on @indyamericans.bsky.social:
Another week. Another week of no Pentagon press briefing. This should be unacceptable to all Americans.
November 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Another week. Another week of no Pentagon press briefing. This should be unacceptable to all Americans.
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Grab the stuff you wanted for so long 🔥
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Saint Javelin is a way to give back to the families of the people who give their lives to protect ours.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Grab the stuff you wanted for so long 🔥
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Black Friday specials that support the fight for freedom and democracy against evil and tyranny.
November 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Black Friday specials that support the fight for freedom and democracy against evil and tyranny.
Great message. The kind we should see from the White House.
Friends and family. Turkey and Ravens.
Wishing all of Maryland a very happy Thanksgiving Day ♥️
https://youtu.be/Mxi5Pd5a0R4
Wishing all of Maryland a very happy Thanksgiving Day ♥️
https://youtu.be/Mxi5Pd5a0R4
Friends and family, turkey and Ravens. Happy Thanksgiving!
Keep up with our administration by visiting governor.maryland.gov
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Great message. The kind we should see from the White House.
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Take a listen and repost if you're hungry for something new: https://independentamericans.us/382-paul-rieckhoff-part-one-the-2025-iva-winners-circle-town-hall-independent-veteran-candidates-share-their-victories-and-challenges-open-primaries-and-ranked-choice-vs-a-stacked-deck-how-an-in/
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Take a listen and repost if you're hungry for something new: https://independentamericans.us/382-paul-rieckhoff-part-one-the-2025-iva-winners-circle-town-hall-independent-veteran-candidates-share-their-victories-and-challenges-open-primaries-and-ranked-choice-vs-a-stacked-deck-how-an-in/
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Veterans. Independents. Actual election wins. New Independent Americans episode = IVA “Winners Circle” town hall with:
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Veterans. Independents. Actual election wins. New Independent Americans episode = IVA “Winners Circle” town hall with:
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE
A terrible and tremendous loss.
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
A terrible and tremendous loss.
Jack White is awesome. + Em is EPIC.🇺🇸
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Jack White is awesome. + Em is EPIC.🇺🇸
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Ukraine is the only country that is fighting this war, and we are still discussing should we include them or not."
November 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Ukraine is the only country that is fighting this war, and we are still discussing should we include them or not."
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Garry Kasparov at Halifax Security Forum:
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
November 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Garry Kasparov at Halifax Security Forum:
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
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Ternopil. An apartment building where russia massacred 33 people in one strike, including 6 children.
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Ternopil. An apartment building where russia massacred 33 people in one strike, including 6 children.
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This is Adriana, she was only 12-year-old. She died in hospital today. The girl was wounded on November 19, when Russia struck residential buildings in Ternopil with missiles. That same attack killed her mother🕯
This brings death tall in russian attack on Ternopil to 35.
This brings death tall in russian attack on Ternopil to 35.
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This is Adriana, she was only 12-year-old. She died in hospital today. The girl was wounded on November 19, when Russia struck residential buildings in Ternopil with missiles. That same attack killed her mother🕯
This brings death tall in russian attack on Ternopil to 35.
This brings death tall in russian attack on Ternopil to 35.
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Trump Orders 500 More Guard Troops to DC After Targeted Shooting Near White House. Segment 2 from CNN NewsNight
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youtu.be/lifdlPcB-ms
Trump Orders 500 More Guard Troops to DC After Targeted Shooting Near White House | CNN NewsNight
YouTube video by Righteous Media
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November 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Trump Orders 500 More Guard Troops to DC After Targeted Shooting Near White House. Segment 2 from CNN NewsNight
youtu.be/lifdlPcB-ms
youtu.be/lifdlPcB-ms
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National Guard Ambush in Downtown DC Leaves 2 West Virginia Soldiers Critical. Segment 1 from tonight on CNN NewsNight.
youtu.be/g0-Z-52PWuo
youtu.be/g0-Z-52PWuo
National Guard Ambush in Downtown DC Leaves 2 West Virginia Soldiers Critical | CNN NewsNight
YouTube video by Righteous Media
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
National Guard Ambush in Downtown DC Leaves 2 West Virginia Soldiers Critical. Segment 1 from tonight on CNN NewsNight.
youtu.be/g0-Z-52PWuo
youtu.be/g0-Z-52PWuo
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The National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., have been identified as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, U.S. attorney says.
The FBI's director says the shooting is being investigated as act of terrorism, as officials say the suspect faces assault and weapons charges.
The FBI's director says the shooting is being investigated as act of terrorism, as officials say the suspect faces assault and weapons charges.
Afghan national is suspect in Guard ambush shooting; 2 troops ID’d and charges mount, officials say
An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., have been identified as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, U.S. attorney says.
The FBI's director says the shooting is being investigated as act of terrorism, as officials say the suspect faces assault and weapons charges.
The FBI's director says the shooting is being investigated as act of terrorism, as officials say the suspect faces assault and weapons charges.
Thanksgiving is that special (and rare) time in this country when all Americans are unified in community, kindness and thanks.
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thanksgiving is that special (and rare) time in this country when all Americans are unified in community, kindness and thanks.
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Listen and repost if you're ready for something new: https://independentamericans.us/382-paul-rieckhoff-part-one-the-2025-iva-winners-circle-town-hall-independent-veteran-candidates-share-their-victories-and-challenges-open-primaries-and-ranked-choice-vs-a-stacked-deck-how-an-in/
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Veterans. Independents. Actual election wins. New Independent Americans episode = IVA “Winners Circle” town hall with:
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Veterans. Independents. Actual election wins. New Independent Americans episode = IVA “Winners Circle” town hall with:
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE
School-board + finance-board winners in VA & CT
Independent Senate and statewide candidates in ID, SD, VA, MS & NE