Jon Thorp, Independent for Congress
@RealJonThorp
Combat Army vet, air ambulance pilot, master's in economics, running for U.S. House of Representatives as an Independent in Tennessee's 7th District.
Our system isn’t broken. It’s been rigged—by both parties. I’m running for Congress to break the cycle, end the grip of party control, and restore representation to the people. Our Republic has been co-opted. It’s time we take it back. thorpforcongress.com/the-declaratio…
I think most of us agree with @mtgreenee. The political drama is exhausting—and it’s mostly theater while real lives get worse. Younger generations are getting screwed. But it’s not just about being angry. It’s about forming real coalitions for liberty. We need to back…
This might be an unpopular opinion for some but I’m going to say it anyways. There is too much political drama and people are pulling back. From both sides. Regular Americans are exhausted with it all. They want their elected leaders to give a shit about the people they…
We need independent voices in politics. I’ve been talking with Jon a lot about what he thinks and why he’s right for that swampy town called Washington. If you’re someone who likes @RepThomasMassie or was a fan of Robert Kennedy, this is someone to get behind. I’m hoping Jon…
Our system isn’t broken. It’s been rigged—by both parties. I’m running for Congress to break the cycle, end the grip of party control, and restore representation to the people. Our Republic has been co-opted. It’s time we take it back. thorpforcongress.com/the-declaratio…
Honored by Aaron’s kind words. He says I’ve got the ideas to fix Washington—now if only I had the camera presence to match. We’ll get there.
I had the chance to interview Independent Congressional candidate @RealJonThorp . He and I have had numerous discussions over the past few weeks about why he is running and what he thinks about American politics, economics, and Washington. This is a great conversation, and I…
We don’t need rebates. We need restraint. A “rebate” with your own money isn’t generosity. It’s a bribe. Stop spending like addicts and pretending handouts are fiscal policy. Cut the spending. Pay the debt. Spare us the theatrics.
Trump on tariff revenue: We have so much money coming in, we're thinking about a little rebate but the big thing we want to do is pay down debt. We're thinking about a rebate.
President Trump just signed an executive order to “restore order” in America’s cities by expanding forced institutionalization, criminalizing homelessness, and pressuring states to fall in line—or lose federal funding. Let’s be clear: this isn’t just about homelessness. It’s…
NEW: President Donald J. Trump just signed an executive order to restore order to American cities and remove vagrants from our streets. Here is the text of the order: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it…
If Democrats use “dark money,” what does that make the GOP’s billionaire donors? Glow sticks?
Finally!! Someone was dumb enough to say it out loud at a press conference. This is exactly why Nashville is overrun by liberal activists like Justin Jones and Aftyn Behn. They're paid by NGOs to be career political activists. These NGOs are funded by anonymous donors.
“Nothing is more dangerous to the cause of truth and liberty than a party-spirit.” —Noah Webster Webster wasn’t neutral—he was a Federalist. His paper was financed by Hamilton. He believed in the American experiment, in civic structure, in strong ideas. But when his own side…
🔥 Party Loyalty: Liberty’s Oldest Enemy When “my side” matters more than truth, freedom takes a back seat. Blind loyalty poisons reason. Every lie gets covered if it helps the team win. That’s how liberty dies - one cheering crowd at a time.
Come on out to our Town Hall this Monday night. Bring a friend. Bring your questions. Put me on the spot—nothing’s off-limits. Date: Monday, July 28, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM until we’re done Location: Mr. Billy’s Bent Wrench Address: 4724 Ashland City Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043…
Tired of being ignored by the parties? Let’s talk. In your backyard. Party insiders are closing ranks and rescinding my invites now that I've declared my candidacy as an independent. That’s fine. I didn’t run to impress them. I’m running to represent you. If you want to hear…
They’ve had 170 years. Trillions in spending. Endless blame games. If either party could fix this, they would’ve by now. The truth is—they don’t want to. Time to try a new path. thorpforcongress.com/two-party-illu…
Yes, Tennessee has one of the highest sales tax rates in the nation. But that’s just a small part of a much larger issue: The structure of opportunity in America is rigged—subtly, but absolutely. We love to talk about the American Dream as climbing a ladder: work hard, keep at…
What most people miss is that this $25,000 premium isn’t just an abstract number—it’s lost wages. Employers now contribute nearly $19,000 per family plan per year—money that’s part of your compensation, but you never see it. It goes straight to the insurance companies. That’s…
The average US family health insurance premium has increased from $6,000 in 2000 to over $25,000 in 2024. That’s a 297% increase, more than triple overall inflation. The biggest beneficiaries of this massive increase in costs: health insurance companies.
Taxes discourage whatever they're attached to. Many ask why are we punishing home ownership? Morally, should the burden fall on those who’ve spent a lifetime building equity and productivity—or on the young who have no assets, no experience, and are just trying to get their…
Can someone explain to me like I’m 5 years old what the point of buying a house is if, even after you pay off the mortgage, you still have to pay property taxes?
This echoes what I said on @RealPatriotPunk last night. The people we should be listening to aren’t lawyers or lobbyists in D.C.—they’re the physicians on the front lines, who’ve poured sweat equity into a broken system that now punishes them for doing the right thing. We need…
This Is Where We Get It Wrong (From an independent physicians perspective) Prior authorizations are a problem—but they’re a small part of a much larger, more dangerous system failure. They’re visible. They’re frustrating. They make headlines. But they’re not the core issue.…
This was a lot of fun. Thanks again, gents!
Well, the Race for District 7 is getting crowded, and endorsements are being given out left and right. 7 Mayors have all endorsed 1 candidate, while Mark Green has endorsed another. So, what's an endorsement worth? Plus, Liberal politicians decided to share the story of a woman…
I'll be on the Patriot Punkcast tonight. Swing by and have a listen!
Well, the Race for District 7 is getting crowded, and endorsements are being given out left and right. 7 Mayors have all endorsed 1 candidate, while Mark Green has endorsed another. So, what's an endorsement worth? Plus, Liberal politicians decided to share the story of a woman…