Tom Basile

Tom Basile is the host of "America Right Now" on Newsmax Television. Throughout his decades in government, politics, media and business he’s earned a reputation for credibility, candor and common sense conservatism. During this career his columns have been published in a range of outlets including Forbes and Fox News. He previously hosted "Sunday in America" for SiriusXM Radio. Basile served in the administration of President George W. Bush in various capacities including as an advisor to the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad for which he received the Joint Civilian Service Commendation from the Department of Defense. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed "Tough Sell: Fighting the Media War in Iraq" as well as "Let it Sink In: The Decade of Obama and Trump." He served as Executive Director of the New York State Republican Party from 2009-2011 and is a veteran of local, state and national campaigns.

Basile is a member of the New York Bar and an Advisory Board Member of the Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs at Hofstra University. He is a Knight Commander with Star in the Roman Catholic Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Basile and his family live in Tennessee where he runs a strategic communications firm. Learn more about him at www.TomBasile.com. He can be reached at commentary@tombasile.com.

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Columns by Tom Basile

2024 presidential campaign is on — embrace it

There's nothing like a great presidential campaign. Placards and pompoms, rallies and roasts. Polls and predictions. Debates and diner food. Inspiring speeches and infamous flubs. Published May 26, 2023

Let the impeachments begin

Every federal employee, from the guy who cuts the grass on the National Mall to the president, takes an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and faithfully discharge their position of public trust. Published May 19, 2023

As Black Americans abandon Biden, danger and opportunity for GOP

The opening line of "A Tale of Two Cities" keeps coming to mind: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness ..." Published May 12, 2023

Joe Biden’s denial of Hunter’s love child exposes moral weakness

A real-life "Game of Thrones" is taking place in the Biden family, and it is exposing the seedy underbelly of America's first family like never before. Published May 5, 2023

Biden’s war on civility

With scenes of Jan. 6 predictably flashing on the screen, President Biden announced his run for reelection, labeling those who disagree with him as extremists who fuel hatred and threaten American democracy. Published April 28, 2023

Standing up to schoolyard bullies: Colleges need to pay for censorship, campus violence

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines is going to sue and demand consequences for activists who assaulted her at San Francisco State University. Published April 14, 2023

What you’re missing by watching Trump

If you watched the national networks this week, you might think the world had stopped for the political spectacle of former President Donald Trump being dragged into court by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Published April 7, 2023

It’s not the guns; it’s the phones

Another shooting at a school. Everyone is asking why. A community mourns. Cue the knee-jerk call for gun control between quips about ice cream from President Biden. Published March 31, 2023

Words and phrases no Republican should use

The left is rewriting our history and our language. Too often, Republicans seem more than willing to help them by adopting their lexicon. Published March 24, 2023

Iraq War at 20: Be sure to honor American heroism

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the beginning of our engagement in Iraq. Published March 17, 2023

Words and phrases no Republican should use

You have to hand it to the radical left and their parrots in the media and academia. They give Madison Avenue a run for its money when it comes to marketing their agenda. Published March 11, 2023

Big Tech minions could compromise America’s intelligence community

Americans don't trust Big Tech, and for good reason. Published March 3, 2023

Jimmy Carter’s lessons for leaders

For America's 39th president, a long earthly journey is nearing its end. "Hail to the Chief" was last played in his honor 42 years ago. Published February 24, 2023

Swap scenario: Will Mrs. Fetterman go to Washington?

The election is long over, and John Fetterman has taken his seat as the junior senator from Pennsylvania. So naturally the rouse is over as well. Published February 17, 2023

States should assess teachers’ mental fitness

A man wearing oversized prosthetic breasts and a wig. A woman who disclaims any gender and makes children pledge to a trans pride flag. Every day, American schoolteachers are being exposed for their radical and disturbing behaviors. Published February 10, 2023