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AMERICAN HEROES Under Attack: How the Left Targets Patriots Like O'Neill and Schilling

Gary FranchiMarch 16, 2026245 views
AMERICAN HEROES Under Attack: How the Left Targets Patriots Like O'Neill and Schilling
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When Team USA gathered in their clubhouse before facing Canada in the World Baseball Classic, they were addressed by speakers who understood what it means to serve their country with honor. Yet in today's toxic political climate, American heroes like Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill and baseball legend Curt Schilling face relentless attacks simply for refusing to bow to woke orthodoxy.

Robert O'Neill, the fearless SEAL who took out Osama bin Laden, has become a target of the liberal establishment not for his legendary military service, but for his refusal to stay silent about the Biden administration's disastrous policies. Meanwhile, Curt Schilling—a World Series champion who helped bring glory to Boston—finds himself blacklisted from the Baseball Hall of Fame by sports writers more concerned with political correctness than athletic achievement.

The Left's War on Heroism

This isn't coincidence—it's a coordinated effort to silence anyone who embodies traditional American values. O'Neill's crime? Speaking truth about military readiness and defending the warriors who keep us safe. Schilling's offense? Refusing to apologize for his conservative beliefs and calling out the woke mob's infiltration of sports.

"These are the men who represent the best of America, yet they're treated like pariahs by the same establishment that celebrates criminals and radicals," noted one conservative commentator.

Under President Trump's second term, we're finally seeing a restoration of respect for genuine American heroes. The contrast couldn't be starker—while the previous administration elevated political activists and social justice warriors, Trump honors those who actually served and sacrificed for this nation.

The message is clear: speak conservative truths, and the establishment will try to destroy you. Stay silent, and watch America's values erode. Patriots like O'Neill and Schilling chose to fight, and that's exactly why the left fears them.

How long will we allow the woke mob to tear down the very heroes who made America great?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2016Verifiedjust now
This is exactly what I've been saying for years! They can't stand that real heroes like O'Neill speak truth about what actually happened. These men served our country with honor and deserve our respect, not attacks from keyboard warriors.
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right. I served two tours myself and the way they go after guys like this is disgusting.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Can someone explain more about what specifically happened to O'Neill recently? I know about the Swift Boat stuff from years ago but missed the latest attacks on him.
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NewsWatcherVerifiedjust now
The media has been going after him again because he's been speaking out about military leadership failures. Same old playbook - attack the messenger when you can't dispute the message.
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BaseballFan1978Verifiedjust now
What they did to Curt Schilling was a travesty. Guy was a clutch pitcher and stands up for conservative values, so of course they had to destroy him.