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Joe Walsh

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Former GOP Congressman. Ex‑Tea Partier turned relentless anti‑Trump truth‑teller. Want the unfiltered takes the cable shows won’t touch? Read & spar with me on Substack 👉 https://substack.com/@socialcontractwithjoewalsh

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · Jun 3

I’m a freedom-loving conservative. I left the Republican Party 5yrs ago. Today, I’m doing something I never thought I’d do - I’m formally joining the Democratic Party. Here’s why:👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...

From the TEA Party to the Democratic Party

Yup, I'm finally making the leap

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 54m

The Trump administration doesn’t believe in free speech. Or a free press.👇

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1h

It’s Wednesday. Trump is lying.
It’s Wednesday. Trump is playing the victim.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Trump: "I won Georgia three times. But they say twice. I won it big the second time but we had criminals that didn't allow- I hope they're gonna go into that. I hope they go into the votes which are being stored in Fulton County and take a real look at those votes, because I won it the 2nd time too"

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1h

Fear is a great motivator. And you should be scared by what’s happening in America today. Very scared. But don’t be paralyzed by your fear. Use it to act. To resist. A conversation with @brockm.bsky.social. Have a listen.👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Yes, What’s Happening In America Today Should Scare You. But Don’t Be Paralyzed By Your Fear. A Conversation

Podcast Episode · The Social Contract with Joe Walsh · 10/15/2025 · 49m

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4h

At least he has UAE, Qatar and the Saudis giving him billions, along with millions of MAGA rubes buying his baubles and trinkets.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 3h

MAGA, MAGA.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 4h

The abject cruelty of Donald Trump

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Jane Coaston @janecoaston.bsky.social · 5h

Also, they weren’t young! Young Republicans is for folks up to age 40!

Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 5h

I’m not even engaging with the rest of what’s wrong or factually incorrect about this; would he apply this standard to young job applicants to any profession making a cruel joke online about Charlie Kirk’s murder

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 6h

Trump and his Republican Party are scared shitless of #NoKingsOct18. With good reason.

Ingvald @ingvald1.bsky.social · 7h

Fascist Mike Johnson Doesn’t Hold Back as He Slams No Kings Rally: ‘WE Call It the Hate America Rally’ #StopTheFascistTrump #PeopleHaveThePower #NoKingsDayOct18th www.mediaite.com/politics/mik...

Mike Johnson Doesn't Hold Back as He Slams No Kings Rally: 'We Call It The Hate America Rally'

House Speaker Mike Johnson mockingly dubbed the upcoming "No Kings" protests as the "Hate America Rally," saying the crowd will be littered with a bunch of communists and Hamas-lovers

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 7h

I’m back on TikTok: ▶️ www.tiktok.com/@joewalshfre...

My last account was permanently banned because I criticized Donald Trump - his lies, his cruelty, his attacks on the Constitution, the rule of law.

We’ve got just over 12 months until the 2026 midterms — a turning point for this country. FIGHT!

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 7h

I became a Democrat 4 months ago. I wouldn’t have if I thought there was a “pro-terrorist” wing of the party. Despicable Tom Emmer. Why can’t you just say “far left” wing of the party. Do you really think there are Dems who support terrorism? Is political power worth that much to you?

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 8h

LIVE ON SUBSTACK NOW!

Yes, What’s Happening In America Today Should Scare You. But Don’t Be Paralyzed By Your Fear.

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LIVE NOW: Yes, What’s Happening In America Today Should Scare You. But Don’t Be Paralyzed By Your Fear. A Conversation

Joe Walsh on Substack

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 8h

This was from an interview Cory Booker did yesterday.👇

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, What’s Happening In America Today Should Scare You. But Don’t Be Paralyzed By Your Fear: I sat down with Mike Brock, my go to observer and moral truth sayer for these unprecedented political times in which we are living. And yes, there is plenty to be afraid of. There’s a fascist in the White…

Yes, What’s Happening In America Today Should Scare You. But Don’t Be Paralyzed By Your Fear

I sat down with Mike Brock, my go to observer and moral truth sayer for these unprecedented political times in which we are living. And yes, there is plenty to be afraid of. There’s a fascist in the White House and a long line of fascist capitulators bending the knee to him. But our fear must not paralyze us. That’s what all tyrants want. Our fear must motivate us to act. To resist.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 9h

Here’s the thing. We still have the power (probably) to say that this image must not be what America is. We still have the power to say “fuck no, we refuse to allow this to be what the streets of America look like.” Attend a “No Kings” rally this Saturday. And then vote in 2026.

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 17h

I just checked and this is real. It's on Border Patrol's official Instagram (I don't see it on Facebook) and is being celebrated by Nazis on Twitter, as you can see in the screenshot.

The clip is just 13 seconds long too, so it's a very intentional thing. We've got a Nazi government.

Twitter account: Uncensored @HmanQuotes1945: Official border patrol Facebook page is posting with the banned lyrics of Michael Jackson's song.
"Jew me sue me... Kick me k*ke me."
Epic

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 11h

The land of the free and the home of the brave now has speech codes? Is now afraid of…speech?

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 11h

“There is a ‘concern’ that this is not going to be great for the home buying industry.” There is a “concern.”
Bless your heart Fox News.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Fox: The tariffs, 10% for lumber, 25% for cabinets, furniture. On January 1st, the tariff for cabinets and vanities increase to 50%, furniture to 30%. The cost of building materials has increased 34%. There is a concern that this is not going to be great for the home buying industry

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

Here, the President of the United States says publicly that people on the left in America have “the devil’s ideology.” The devil’s ideology.

I don’t want to hear anyone on the right whine & complain anymore about “divisive/dangerous” language coming from the left. Not when you worship this guy. Ok?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "They have the devil's ideology. They become violent on the left."

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 19h

I’m a proud Zionist & a strong supporter of the state of Israel. Nothing so far about this latest ceasefire makes me feel better about the safety & security of the state of Israel. Or peace in the region. I explain why here. My Substack. Check it out open.substack.com/pub/socialco...

It Ain’t Peace. It’s Just a Pause.

Why This Strong Supporter of Israel Isn’t Popping the Champagne

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

If Barack Obama had sent the National Guard into Texas against the Texas Governor’s wishes, @seanhannity would’ve gotten so worked up he’d a had a heart attack on air.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

Dear @SteveScalise,

How could a rally of millions & millions of Americans simply reaffirming our founding principle of “No Kings” be a “hate America rally?” Do you not agree that we must never have kings in America? Shame on you.

Sincerely,

Your Former Congressional Colleague

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 22h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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