Paul Rieckhoff joins Nicole Wallace and reacts to Senate Republicans blocking a bipartisan bill expanding medical coverage to millions of veteran exposed to burn pits.
Category: In the Press
MSNBC’s Morning Joe – Jon Stewart: GOP using false talking point on veterans health bill
Host and veterans advocate Jon Stewart and activist Paul Rieckhoff join Morning Joe to discuss Republican senators who voted against a bill that would provide support to veterans affected by toxic burn pits after they had previously supported the legislation. https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/jon-stewart-gop-using-false-talking-point-on-veterans-health-bill-145048645682
MSNBC’s 11TH HOUR – Veterans blindsided after PACT Act blocked
Hours after Democrats struck a deal on reconciliation, Senate Republicans tanked the PACT Act, which would’ve expanded health care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Susan Zeier, who lost her son-in-law to lung cancer, and veterans advocate Paul Rieckhoff share more on the fiery fight on Capitol Hill. https://www.msnbc.com/11th-hour/watch/veterans-blindsided-after-pact-act-blocked-in-senate-145028677559
NewsNation – July 5, 2022 – President Biden to Honor Four Vietnam Veterans
Paul joins NewsNation for a look at President Biden’s honoring of four Vietnam veterans he is awarding the Medal of Honor, and a discussion of Operation Liberty and the goals for the initiative.
StandUp! with Pete Dominick – July 1, 2022 – Episode 637
Paul joins Pete Dominick for a great conversation spanning Burn Pits to the 4th of July, the PACT Act and more.
NEWS NATION – JUNE 30, 2022 – VETERAN’S SUPREME COURT WIN
Paul joins News Nation for a discussion on Texas veteran’s big win in the Supreme Court and what it means for veterans everywhere.
NEWS NATION – JUNE 17, 2022 – 60+ AMERICANS WRONGLY HELD ABROAD
Paul joins News Nation’s Morning in America and breaks down the realities on the ground and the danger captured American soldiers face in Russia.
KBLA – The Tavis Smiley Show – May 24, 2022
Paul joins Tavis Smiley for a discussion on the changing demographics of the people that identify as independent, white supremacy as the biggest threat facing the country, the war in Ukraine, the implications for China and Taiwan and more.
MSNBC REPORTS: BURNPITS LEGISLATION – MAY 20, 2022
🎙🔥Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff joined Katy Tur on MSNBC Reports to discuss the bipartisan legislation aimed to help veterans exposed to toxic #BurnPits and #AgentOrange, what can stop it in Congress, and the pre-#MemorialDay rally for vets in DC next week led by Jon Stewart. Watch this clip for more.📺 This is progress,… Continue reading MSNBC REPORTS: BURNPITS LEGISLATION – MAY 20, 2022
NEWSNATION: US FACING CRUCIAL QUESTIONS OVER UKRAINE STRATEGY – MAY 20, 2022
Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the latest on Ukraine with News Nation, discussing how the NYT op-ed paints the wrong picture for how events can and should unfold as the war with Russia enters a brutal new phase.