Jim Risch

Jim Risch

politician United States

Jim Risch is a prominent American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership roles, including chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Risch is known for his strong stance on national security and international relations, often advocating for a robust U.S. foreign policy. His recent appearance in the news was due to his participation in a flight to Germany alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which had to return to Washington due to a technical malfunction.

Born on May 03, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
287,572
Power
5,008$
Sentiment
6.14
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 3 5.00 0.28% +0% 38,005,238 106,656 $1,700,000 4,771$
Kenya 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 53,771,296 50,776 $106,000 100$
Tanzania 1 7.00 0.22% +0% 59,734,213 130,140 $63,000 137$
Totals 5 151,510,747 287,572 $1,869,000 5,008$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Jim Risch, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairperson, criticized Muhoozi for his statements and suggested a reevaluation of US-Uganda relations. 6

The Standard: 'You've crossed the red line!' US rebukes Muhoozi after controversial tweets

Tanzania Tanzania: Senator Jim Risch warned that General Muhoozi's actions violated diplomatic protocol and could undermine bilateral relations. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: US warns Uganda over General Muhoozi’s tweets, signals review of security ties

Canada Canada: Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch planned to open the hearing by lauding Trump and Rubio for making Americans safer with the military actions in and around Venezuela. 7

The Globe and Mail: Rubio to warn that U.S. is ready to use force if Venezuela’s new leaders stray from goals

Canada Canada: Jim Risch, a U.S. Republican senator, criticized South Africa's decision to host the naval exercise. 3

The Globe and Mail: Iran defies pressure to withdraw from BRICS military exercise

Tanzania Tanzania: Jim Risch, a Republican Senator, criticized Biya's government for its handling of the election and its treatment of political opponents. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Cameroon security forces killed 48 in election protests, UN sources say