Red America First, California’s Collapse & the Midterm Crossroads

In this fast-paced and strategic episode of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike is joined by Ashley Weiss, founder of Red America First, for a wide-ranging conversation on grassroots organizing, California’s economic spiral, election integrity, and the very real danger Republicans face heading into the 2026 midterms.This episode is less about talking points—and more about hard political reality.Ashley lays out the structure and mission behind Red America First, a Christian-based conservative movement built on eight foundational pillars:FaithResiliencyHealthEducationAnti-corruptionElection integrityCommunity actionCandidate supportTown Hall Podcast – A live, interactive Thursday night event featuring national figures like Michael Flynn, Dinesh D'Souza, Peter McCullough, and investigative journalists and lawmakers.Pastor’s Point – A faith-centered deep dive into Scripture, church accountability, and spiritual leadership.The Resilient Path – Disaster preparedness and emergency response, filling gaps left by federal failures like Hurricane Helene.Each Town Hall opens with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem, then transitions into national discussion followed by state-level intelligence reports you won’t hear on mainstream media.Mike and Ashley break down why California is approaching an economic cliff:Three major refineries—Chevron, ExxonMobil, and another major operator—have exited California.The state’s CARB gasoline blend can’t be sourced domestically, forcing imports from Europe.Gas prices projected to hit $10–$12 per gallon by summer.Ashley stresses that winning the governor’s race alone won’t fix California:“You can elect a conservative governor—but if the Coastal Commission, water boards, and school boards stay radical, nothing changes.”Red America First is actively targeting:Coastal CommissionsSchool BoardsWater BoardsCounty election officesThe honest answer: Not without fixing election integrity.Key points discussed:No voter ID requirementsBloated voter rollsMail-in ballot abuseReports of voters being told they “already voted”Dead voters still appearing on rollsAshley emphasizes local action:Checking registration via VoteCalVolunteering at precinctsSupporting paper ballotsMonitoring county registrar officesDespite the corruption, California still has more registered conservatives than any other state—the issue isn’t numbers, it’s enforcement.This is where the conversation gets brutally honest.Ashley’s assessment:Republicans are in trouble if nothing changes.Conservatives are frustrated by:No accountability for figures like Anthony FauciA perceived two-tier justice systemContinued inflation and economic pressureMike agrees—and outlines what must happen now, not later:Pull ICE out of hostile blue states and stop feeding Democrat narratives.Focus relentlessly on the economy—gas at $2, beef prices down, inflation reversed.Take victory laps on tax relief from the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which will deliver record refund checks this April.Mike reminds listeners of a critical but overlooked win:Biden lowered 1099 reporting thresholds to $600Trump restored it to $20,00040 million Americans avoided IRS audits80,000 new IRS agents were no longer needed“That alone saved more Americans than anything the Democrats have done in years.”This episode is a warning shot:Strategy matters more than noise.Playing into blue-state chaos is a losing game.Winning midterms requires discipline, economic wins, and not stepping into traps.If Republicans lose in 2026, everything stalls—and 2028 becomes wide open. MikeVilardi.com RedAmericaFirst.com Segment 1: What Is Red America First? Flagship Programs: Segment 2: California’s Self-Inflicted Crisis Segment 3: Can California Ever Flip Red? Segment 4: The Midterms Reality Check Mike’s 3-Point Strategy to Win the Midterms: Segment 5: What Democrats Can’t Run On Final Takeaway Learn More