Ryan Ledendecker, Author at The Western Journal

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Ryan Ledendecker is a freelance journalist and writer. He began reporting news and writing commentary during the 2014 Ferguson riots. Prior to that, he worked as a web editor and columnist for an award-winning local newspaper.

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Ryan Ledendecker is a freelance writer covering politics and breaking news. He previously worked as a columnist and web editor for an award-winning local newspaper. When he's not writing, he's honing his competitive BBQ skills. You can find him on Twitter, Facebook, and Truth Social.

Birthplace

Illinois

Nationality

American

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

Languages Spoken

English

Topics of Expertise

Politics, Science & Technology

Residents cheer after the Grand Forks, North Dakota, City Council voted to shut down a Chinese corn mill project on Monday.

@BrianEntin / Twitter screen shot

Commentary

North Dakota Town Stands Up to China, Blocks Construction of Corn Mill Near Sensitive Air Force Base

The Grand Forks, North Dakota, City Council voted unanimously to shut down a Chinese-backed corn mill project on 300 acres of farmland.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 7, 2023

President Joe Biden posts an image showing the first page of his State of the Union speech.

@POTUS / Twitter screen shot

Commentary

Biden Posts Photo of First Page of His SOTU Speech, 1 Word Has Conservatives Howling with Laughter

President Joe Biden mocked after showing sneak preview of his State of the Union speech notes on social media.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 6, 2023

A recent poll shows former President Donald Trump, left, having more support than President Joe Biden.

Win McNamee / Getty Images; Timothy A. Clary - AFP / Getty Images

Commentary

Trump Surges in New 2024 Poll, Results Should Have Biden Shaking in His Boots

Former President Donald Trump gains in hypothetical polling matchup with President Joe Biden, beating him if the election were held today.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 6, 2023

People are heard cheering as the balloon was shot down on Saturday.

@ChrisGastardi / Twitter video screen shot

Commentary

Watch/Listen: Patriots Cheer When US Airpower Finally Shreds Balloon Overhead

Americans heard cheering during live video of the U.S. military shooting down a Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean Saturday.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 5, 2023

President Joe Biden makes an announcement on additional military support for Ukraine on Jan. 25 in Washington, D.C.

Alex Wong / Getty Images

Commentary

Biden to Receive Horrible News Hours After He Delivers State of the Union Address

House Oversight Committee Republicans are to launch investigation into Biden family hours after President Biden delivers SOTU address.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 2, 2023

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, right, and then-President Donald Trump attend a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on April 24, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

Anna Moneymaker - The New York Times - Pool / Getty Images

Commentary

Kevin McCarthy Reveals Major Trump Ally to Deliver GOP Response to State of the Union

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the GOP response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 2, 2023

Television host Greg Gutfeld appears on FOX News Channel's late-night talk show "Gutfeld!" at the FOX News studios on July 28, 2022, in New York.

Evan Agostini - Invision / AP

Commentary

'The Five' Continues to Not Only Make History but Dominate It - Earns No. 1 Show for Tenth Month Straight

Fox News Channel's "The Five" scores massive ratings win to continue its streak of remaining the number one-rated program on the network.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 1, 2023

Chris Wallace moderates the first presidential debate between then-President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland on Sept. 29, 2020.

Olivier Douliery - Pool / Getty Images

Commentary

Disgraced Fox News Host Chris Wallace Suffers Worst Ratings Month Since CNN Move

Former Fox News host Chris Wallace just had the worst ratings week since his CNN show was launched last spring.

By Ryan Ledendecker February 1, 2023

Another member of Congress is calling on President Joe Biden to undergo a cognitive evaluation -- and to make the results public.

Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images

Commentary

Another Prominent Doctor Calls for Biden to Undergo Cognitive Test: 'The American People Deserve Better'

Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais demands President Joe Biden undergo a cognitive health test to determine his fitness for office.

By Ryan Ledendecker January 31, 2023

CBS Chicago / YouTube screen shot

Commentary

80-Year-Old Man Getting Beaten by Home Invaders Reaches for His Firearm and Instantly Turns the Tables

"It's like in the middle of the day, in the morning, and something like that happens so close to your home, it's really scary to hear."

By Ryan Ledendecker January 31, 2023

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North Dakota Town Stands Up to China, Blocks Construction of Corn Mill Near Sensitive Air Force Base

Biden Posts Photo of First Page of His SOTU Speech, 1 Word Has Conservatives Howling with Laughter

Trump Surges in New 2024 Poll, Results Should Have Biden Shaking in His Boots

Watch/Listen: Patriots Cheer When US Airpower Finally Shreds Balloon Overhead

Biden to Receive Horrible News Hours After He Delivers State of the Union Address

Kevin McCarthy Reveals Major Trump Ally to Deliver GOP Response to State of the Union

'The Five' Continues to Not Only Make History but Dominate It - Earns No. 1 Show for Tenth Month Straight

Disgraced Fox News Host Chris Wallace Suffers Worst Ratings Month Since CNN Move

Another Prominent Doctor Calls for Biden to Undergo Cognitive Test: 'The American People Deserve Better'

80-Year-Old Man Getting Beaten by Home Invaders Reaches for His Firearm and Instantly Turns the Tables

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