Op-Ed: Author And Navy Veteran Says January Has Been A Month Of Madness
From attacking Venezuela to threatening Greenland and then the fatal shootings of Rene Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the first month of 2026 has been completely chaotic. With this current trajectory, many Americans are concerned for their safety and where the country is headed. One expert and historian believes this is becoming a dangerous and unprecedented time for the nation.
Mike Bedenbaugh is a Navy Veteran, historic preservationist, political commentator, and author of Reviving Our Republic. Grounded in lessons throughout American history, his book proposes 40 actionable reforms aimed at making a US government that truly works for the people. As a community leader and podcast host, Mike empowers the average citizen to take action and Reviving Our Republic is a blueprint for addressing the most challenging issues facing America today.
Even as a Constitutional conservative, he believes this is not what people voted for saying:
“We’re going through what could be one of the most catastrophic times in America. The episode of the last two weeks, it’s unlike anything I could have ever imagined to see our nation elevating a leadership system that would condone this type of activity.”
Mike believes the Constitution should guide government decisions and can give insight on:
● What precedence this month sets for the US going into the rest of 2026
● Why accountability for ICE and DHS leaders in these shootings matters
● Following the money in the attack on Venezuela and Maduro’s capture
● The message Trump is sending to the world and his threats to other countries
● A message of hope from Mike talking with the Monks walking to Washington
● How the Constitution was designed to restrain Trump’s dangerous decisions
Featured in AP News, NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC, Mike is on a mission to help reset the US political landscape and reignite the power of the people to hold their government accountable.
If you would like to learn more visit: https://revivingourrepublic.