The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie Glenn Jacobs Body-Slams Big Government
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Aug 27, 2025 Glenn Jacobs, also known as Kane, is a WWE Hall of Famer and the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. In this discussion, he shares how Ron Paul fueled his passion for liberty and conservative values. Jacobs critiques government overreach during the pandemic, opposing mask mandates and advocating for individual freedoms. He discusses the importance of reducing taxes while enhancing services and examines the intersection of libertarianism within the GOP. Plus, he offers a fun twist by comparing politicians to wrestlers, blending politics with personality.
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Ron Paul Sparked A Liberty Revival
- Ron Paul fused fiscal conservatism with noninterventionist foreign policy and activated a mass liberty movement.
- Glenn Jacobs credits Paul's clarity on the Fed and anti-establishment stance for reigniting his political hope.
Reagan's Optimism Overcomes Pessimism
- Ronald Reagan exemplified optimistic fiscal conservatism and willingness to negotiate internationally.
- Jacobs values Reagan's free-market optimism as a model for empowering citizens rather than government.
Trump Versus The Administrative State
- Glenn Jacobs sees Donald Trump as disrupting the administrative state more than just an ego-driven figure.
- He applauds early moves that limited agency authority and challenged the deep state.