About Ruben Navarrette

Ruben Navarrette

Ruben Navarrette

Ruben Navarrette is a nationally syndicated columnist, writer of the Navarrette Nation newsletter at Substack, regular contributor to Spectrum News 1 in Los Angeles, contributor to The Daily Beast (on the left) and Newsmax Magazine (on the right), feature writer for Latino Magazine, member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors, host of the podcast “Ruben In The Center,” regular contributor of video commentary to Omaha-based Straight Arrow News, author of “A Darker Shade of Crimson: Odyssey of a Harvard Chicano” (Bantam), founder & CEO of “The Navarrette Sonic Podcast Network,” and communications coach specializing in personal brand development and the creation of media projects for individuals, companies and nonprofit organizations.

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Trump Freezes Out The ICE Queen Mar 05, 2026

SAN DIEGO — I bet Kristi Noem needs her comfort "blankie" right about now. The Homeland Security Secretary was fired Thursday by President Donald Trump, who showed repeatedly in his first term that he will not hesitate to cut loose an employee... Read More

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Trump Was Right to Attack Iran -- Wait, What Did I Just Say? Mar 03, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Even a broken president can be right once or twice. As a result of the United States attacking Iran — with help from Israel — these are scary times. But they're also complicated times. Discount anyone who claims to have ... Read More

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Trump Sets One Trap at the SOTU, and Falls Into Another Feb 26, 2026

SAN DIEGO — More Americans are realizing that both political parties have failed miserably in dealing with immigration. It's true that President Donald Trump has squandered his advantage. His approval rating on immigration has hit record lows,... Read More

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A Drug Cartel Sets Mexico on Fire to Send a Message Feb 24, 2026

SAN DIEGO — In Mexico, the flames are out. But for our friend and ally, what comes next is still a burning question. Americans need to pay attention to what's happening south of the border for a few reasons. First, there's the proximity. If y... Read More