Jim Robinson, Founder of Free Republic and One of the Earliest Conservative Online Pioneers, Dies at 79

The Gateway Pundit ^ | 11/03/2025 | Jim Hoft

[Theo]

Jim Robinson, the visionary founder of Free Republic and one of the internet’s earliest conservative pioneers, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Fresno, California. He was 79.

Longtime readers of this website may remember our frequent posting of Free Republic articles on The Gateway Pundit.

The online community at Free Republic was one of the most devoted and energized conservative grassroots organizations in the country.

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All of us here at The Gateway Pundit would like to thank Jim and his family for their dedication to the truth and their support for our great nation.

Rest in peace, Jim Robinson.

Jim Hoft and the Gateway Pundit staff

[Theo]

All of us here at The Gateway Pundit would like to thank Jim and his family for their dedication to the truth and their support for our great nation.

Rest in peace, Jim Robinson.

Jim Hoft and the Gateway Pundit staff

[dadfly]

Amen.

[packrat35]

Oh no, RIP Jim. I have been a member for years.

[Beave Meister]

I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. This is a huge loss to all of us here at Free Republic. He was a great American. Rest Well, Jim Robinson and I will see you of the other side...

[V_TWIN]

Ping

[Tell It Right]

I like that they also put the photo of Jim on their article.

[Presbyterian Reporter]

FRiends, you can leave your condolences and comments at this site that started yesterday.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4350272/posts?q=1&;page=751

Chris Robinson: My Dad [our Jim Robinson] Passed Away Peacefully Monday Night (October 27th) In Our Home.

[frank ballenger]

Rest in peace, Jim Robinson.

Amen.

[OwenKellogg]

RIP, Jim Rob. Thanks for FreeRepublic. See you in heaven.

[irishjuggler]

RIP to a great American and true pioneer.

[Political Junkie Too]

The online community at Free Republic was one of the most devoted and energized conservative grassroots organizations in the country.

Was?

-PJ

[wardaddy]

Very nice

[dfwgator]

Thank you, Jim.

[cgbg]

Great article—thanks for posting.

I hope we see many more like it.

[Jim W N]

A nice obituary for Jim Robinson, but hopefully not for Free Republic.

We NEED Free Republic to keep the fires burning.

[Theo]

Thanks. It’s from https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4350272/posts

[1Old Pro]

He lived a life of significance and created a legacy on earth to be proud of. Rest in Peace.

[Equine1952]

I knew it was coming but that doesn’t help much. Godspeed Jim. RIP you will be missed.

[Red Badger]

I have not seen it mentioned anywhere else. Has Hannity said anything? We don’t get his radio show here any more since our local talk station closed down............

[alancarp]

This has been my go-to website for news and discussion on — well, just about everything — for 25 years (Nov 9 is my ‘anniversary’ date). The entire Robinson family has our gratitude for Jim’s service to all of us.