Ron Paul

Ron Paul

politician United States

Ron Paul is a former U.S. Congressman and a prominent figure in the libertarian movement. Known for his staunch advocacy of limited government, personal liberties, and non-interventionist foreign policy, he served in the House of Representatives from Texas for several terms, notably running for president three times as a Libertarian and Republican candidate. Paul's economic views, particularly his critiques of the Federal Reserve and monetary policy, have garnered a significant following. His political philosophy emphasizes individual freedom and skepticism towards government overreach, making him a key influencer in libertarian circles.

Born on Aug 20, 1935 (89 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
179,435
Power
8,024$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 104,847 $21,000,000 6,652$
Iran 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 83,992,949 56,867 $610,000 413$
Australia 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 25,499,884 17,721 $1,380,000 959$
Totals 3 440,495,484 179,435 $22,990,000 8,024$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Libertarian Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, strongly opposed the REAL ID move, positing that it constituted a national ID card that posed a significant threat to American civil liberties. 7

Fox News: Does Ron Paul's libertarian warning about REAL ID have merit? Experts weigh in

United States United States: Former presidential candidate and ex-House Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, wrote on X, 'REAL ID is one of the greatest threats to Americans' civil liberties in decades.' 3

Fox News: Americans struggle to get REAL ID appointments as critics take to social media

Uruguay Uruguay: Ron Paul is a long-time advocate for auditing the Federal Reserve and has criticized it for perceived insufficient oversight. 6

El Observador: Motosierra en mano, Elon Musk se asocia al libertario Ron Paul y quiere auditar la intocable Reserva Federal