Vargas: Left Messaging Fuels Hate, Inspires Our Enemies
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefOriginally published in Newsmax(Editor's Note: The following opinion column does not constitute an endorsement of any political...
Mark Vargas is the Editor-in-Chief of Illinois Review, the state’s leading source for conservative news and commentary. A political strategist and media personality, Vargas is also a columnist and frequent on-air analyst for Newsmax and formerly co-hosted The StoneZONE with Roger Stone.
In 2025, he was appointed by the White House as a Republican National Committee (RNC) media surrogate for the 2026 Midterm Election Cycle, regularly appearing across national television, radio, and digital platforms to advocate for President Donald J. Trump’s policies and advance the broader Republican agenda.
A former civilian official in the Office of the Secretary of War, Vargas completed 14 deployments to Baghdad as part of a U.S. task force focused on economic stabilization and reconstruction. He was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal for his service.
He later played a key role in securing presidential clemency for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and longtime Trump ally Roger Stone – efforts highlighted by The Wall Street Journal.
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefOriginally published in Newsmax(Editor's Note: The following opinion column does not constitute an endorsement of any political...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefPublished originally in Newsmax(Editor's Note: The following opinion column does not constitute an endorsement of any political...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefPublished originally in NewsmaxThe crisis on the border has spiraled so far out of control thanks to...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefAmerica is on the brink of extinction. The voters know it. Our allies know it. Even our...
By Illinois ReviewOn Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Democratic National Convention took the time to slam the world renowned Trump...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefPublished originally in NewsmaxUnder President Joe Biden, the state of our union is in chaos — leaving...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief Published originally in Newsmax It’s been said that America is the greatest country in the history...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefLast September, Chicago Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot welcomed the buses full of migrants arriving in the city...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-ChiefPublished Originally in NewsmaxIn many states, various athletic programs — including baseball, softball and football, have implemented...
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief Originally Published in Newsmax On Jan. 10, 2023, Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., signed legislation banning assault...