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ORL Statement on Donald J. Trump’s Corruption and Fraudulent Slush Fund
We are a nation of laws under our Constitution. One of the ORL’s founding principles is support for that Constitution and the rule of law, not the rule of those who would conspire and collude to steal from taxpayers to offer financial rewards and issue official apologies to the President’s allies and supporters.

Our Republican Legacy
15 hours ago4 min read


The Republican Legacy Podcast Episode 1: Introducing The Republican Legacy Podcast
In the inaugural episode of The Republican Legacy podcast, the official podcast of Our Republican Legacy, hosts Chris Vance, Lynn Schmidt, Merrill Matthews, and Tommy Whiteley introduce the organization and its mission to restore the Republican Party to its core values.

Our Republican Legacy
2 days ago1 min read


Make Russia pay for its illegal aggression and war crimes
With the stroke of a pen, former Republican (now Independent) Rep. Kevin Kiley of California has potentially set in motion a welcome and overdue chain of events to punish Russia and help Ukraine.

Greg Wilson
Jun 21 min read


Our Republican Legacy Supports Strong, Continuing U.S. Commitment to our NATO Alliance
The United States helped found the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) after World War II as an essential defensive alliance of twelve member states initially in North America and Europe. The U.S. Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the NATO treaty on July 21, 1949, by a vote of 82-13. The U.S. Congress has approved every expansion of NATO members since, which now total 32 with the addition of Sweden and Finland most recently as a result of Russia’

Our Republican Legacy
May 284 min read


Congress Finally Ready to Vote to Help Ukraine, Punish Russia
Over objections by the Trump Administration, the US House of Representatives is finally ready to vote the first week in June on Russian sanctions legislation to help Ukraine and punish Russia for its illegal aggression and ongoing war crimes against the people of Ukraine. Russia’s most recent brutal and barbaric attacks on innocent civilians and life-sustaining infrastructure should be all the House needs to approve this legislation by a strong, bipartisan, and even veto-proo

Greg Wilson
May 284 min read


ORL Texas State Chair Merrill Matthews Joins Forbes Newsroom to Talk Paxton-Talarico Showdown
Our Republican Legacy (ORL) Texas State Chair, Dr. Merrill Matthews, joined Forbes Newsroom to discuss the "very nasty and very expensive" showdown between AG Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for the new open Texas U.S. Senate seat, following the primary defeat of Sen. John Cornyn.

Our Republican Legacy
May 271 min read


ORL Texas Chair Dr. Merrill Matthews Discusses TX Senate Race on Newsmax
Our Republican Legacy (ORL) Texas State Chair, Dr. Merrill Matthews, joins Newsmax to discuss the Texas Senate matchup between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico.

Our Republican Legacy
May 271 min read


ORL Senior Advisor Rina Shah Talks Primary Results with Former Rep. Connor Lamb on WHYY
Our Republican Legacy (ORL) Senior Advisor Rina Shah appeared on WHYY to discuss recent Primary Election results from across the country opposite former Rep. Connor Lamb.

Our Republican Legacy
May 201 min read


Trumpflation won’t be temporary
Conservatives called it “Bidenflation” when President Joe Biden’s economic policies pushed the inflation rate to its highest point in decades. Now that President Trump’s economic policies are reigniting inflation, it’s only fair we call it “Trumpflation.” Although it may not reach the level that Bidenflation hit, it’s not going away soon.

Merrill Matthews
May 191 min read


ORL Chair and former VA Congresswoman Barbara Comstock on Redistricting Wars
Our Republican Legacy (ORL) Chair and former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock, joined Forbes Newsroom to discuss the redistricting wars playing out throughout the country.

Our Republican Legacy
May 141 min read


ORL Chair and former MT Governor Marc Racicot on Sirius XM discussing the 2028 Election
Our Republican Legacy (ORL) Chair and former MT Governor Marc Racicot on Sirius XM's The Briefing with Steve Scully discussing the 2028 Election.

Our Republican Legacy
May 131 min read


ORL Chair and former VA Rep Barbara Comstock Discusses Redistricting on Ana Cabrera Reports
Our Republican Legacy (ORL) Chair and former Virginia Congresswoman Barbara Comstock appears on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports to discuss redistricting efforts across America.

Our Republican Legacy
May 111 min read


ORL Chair Marc Racicot Discusses Trump-Backed Candidates' Performance in Tuesday's Primaries
President Trump loomed large in Tuesday's primary races, with many of his preferred candidates advancing to the general election. Our Republican Legacy Chair and former MT Governor Marc Racicot joins a panel on MSNOW's Ana Cabrera Reports to provide analysis.

Our Republican Legacy
May 61 min read


Trump’s wars might be illegal, but Congress’s inaction is unforgivable
Long before launching an unsanctioned war against Iran, President Trump had on many occasions evinced his abject dismissal of the law, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the International Law of Armed Conflict, the War Crimes Act, the U.S. Constitution and the welfare of the armed forces under his command. From Sept. 2, 2025 to April 28, following the orders of President Trump, U.S. armed forces have launched, without provocation, 55 military air strikes on vessels navigat

Marc Racicot
May 51 min read


Our Republican Legacy Statement on U.S. Debt Surpassing 100% of GDP
The national debt of the United States has just exceeded 100% of gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time since World War II.

Our Republican Legacy
May 11 min read


The GOP's silent rebellion: Millions wait for 2028
As the Missouri state chair for Our Republican Legacy, here is my answer. The Republican Party belongs to history, not to one man. The principled Republicans and conservatives are still here. And we’re not going anywhere.

Lynn Schmidt
Apr 293 min read


Americans think both Congress and the government suck
Here’s an anomaly for you: Although Americans regularly express pride in our country, they increasingly disapprove of our government, including the presidency and especially Congress. And who can blame them? Washington is doing a terrible job.

Merrill Matthews
Apr 281 min read


Our Republican Legacy Names Jake Walsh as Florida State Chair, Expands Gen Z Outreach Efforts
Our Republican Legacy (ORL) today announced that Jake Walsh has been appointed Florida State Chair, where he will help lead the organization’s efforts in one of the nation’s most important states while also advancing ORL’s outreach to younger voters, including Generation Z.

Our Republican Legacy
Apr 221 min read


ORL Chair and Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock on Gas Prices Due to the Iran War
ORL Chair and former Virginia Congresswoman Barbara Comstock appears on MS NOW's Ana Cabrera Reports to discuss oil prices and their impact on Americans and every sector of our economy.

Our Republican Legacy
Apr 201 min read


Our Republican Legacy Names Justin A. Bingham as Maryland State Chairman
Our Republican Legacy (ORL), a national network of center-right leaders committed to advancing principled, solutions-oriented conservatism, today announced the appointment of Justin A. Bingham as Chairman of its Maryland chapter.

Our Republican Legacy
Apr 172 min read
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