Friend,

Last weekend, we gathered for the fifth annual Principles First Summit, where more than a thousand principled Americans came together to champion a better path forward for our country.

Over the course of three days, leaders, policy experts, and grassroots activists engaged in powerful discussions on the preservation of America’s classical liberal tradition and the challenges facing our country.

Our Summit this year surpassed all expectations. The energy in the room was undeniable and even withstood the disruptive efforts of the Proud Boys—all proof that the demand for governance grounded in principle is growing and is perceived as a threat to illiberal forces.

Thanks to your support, it was our largest Summit ever and sent a clear signal that our movement is only gaining steam.

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e’re just getting started. If you couldn’t join us this time, we hope to see you at next year’s Summit or at one of the many Principles First events we’ll be hosting around the country in the months ahead.
Summit by the numbers

To get a sense of our impact, take a look at our Summit by the numbers:
* 1,115 registrants from 45 states - with a waitlist of 300!
* 49 speakers
* 20 substantive panel discussions, interviews, and speeches
* $0 spent on advertising
* $50 per all-access ticket

Our message landed and was heard across the country:
* The Washington Post: An anti-Trump conservative says it’s time to think ‘outside the box' ([link removed])
* CNN: Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of Trump ([link removed])
* TIME: Anti-Trump Summit’s Message to Attendees: The Backlash Is Coming ([link removed])
* The Hill: Which of the 3 types of conservative are you? ([link removed])
* AP News: Conservatives who still oppose Trump gather at ‘Principles First Summit’ in search of a path forward ([link removed])
* C-SPAN Washington Journal: Heath Mayo takes viewer calls on Principles First ([link removed])

If you missed the Summit this year, you can find the full video of both days here ([link removed]) .
How to get involved

At Principles First, we're building something new and exciting in our politics - and we need your help.

➡ Attend next year's Principles First Summit - and bring friends.
Our annual Summit remains the premier gathering for principled Americans to rally around our shared values and shape a better vision for the country. Next year’s event will be even bigger and better—so help spread the word.

➡ Join or help host a Principles First Dinner in your area
As previewed at the Summit, we’re lining up Principles First Dinners across the country to elevate principled ideas and leaders and foster meaningful discussions about the future of our country. This is how we reach your neighbors and bring more Americans into the Principles First fold. If you are interested in hosting a dinner, reach out to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=I%20want%20to%20help%20host%20a%20Principles%20First%20Dinner&body=I%20would%20like%20to%20help%20host%20a%20Principles%20First%20Dinner%20in%20%5BCITY%2FSTATE%5D.%20Let%20me%20know%20how%20I%20can%20help.%20) .

➡ Become a Principles First volunteer leader
Want to play a bigger role in this movement? Join our amazing team of volunteers by signing up here ([link removed]) . It only takes a minute, and your help will make a real difference.

As I said in my remarks at the Summit, we’re in the early innings of a long game—and Principles First Americans are going to lead the change that's coming. We’ll remain a crucial voting bloc in general elections and continue building momentum in the years ahead.

Thank you for being part of this movement and for standing up for the ideas that make our country both great and good.

Heath Mayo
Founder, Principles First
Next up...
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Speaking of what's next, we're headed to Dallas for a Principles First Dinner titled "The Future of American Leadership & Foreign Policy."

Join us in at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on Tuesday, March 25th for an evening of great discussion with very special guests! More details to come. Get your tickets
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Standing room only throughout most of the Summit.
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Mark Cuban takes the stage with Principles First founder Heath Mayo.
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Our famous signature wall made an appearance.
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Thank you to Governor Jared Polis for making an appearance. Here he is during a one-on-one discussion with The xxxxxx's Tim Miller.
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This year we were joined by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Pictured here during his one-on-one conversation with Steve Hayes of The Dispatch
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Great panel featuring Bill Kristol of Defending Democracy Together, Tom Nichols of The Atlantic, and Garry Kasparov of World Liberty Congress and Renew Democracy Initiative.
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We heard from former Congressman Joe Walsh, Norm Eisen of State Democracy Defenders Fund, Nick Troiano of Unite America, and Julia Spiegel of Governors Action Alliance about the politics of principle.
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We heard about the state of our national security from Asha Rangappa of Yale University, former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi, and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Glenn Kirschner
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Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell from The xxxxxx host a live podcast.
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Principles First founder, Heath Mayo, addresses the crowd.
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George Conway and Gregg Nunziata of the Society for the Rule of Law, and former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock spoke about checks and balances in our government. But the real star of the show was Clyde the Corgi.
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We heard from former Maryland Lt. Governor and RNC Chairman, Michael Steele.
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Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, hosted by Marine and businessman Michael Wood
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Asa Hutchinson, 46th Governor of Arkansas.
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Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger and former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
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None of this would be possible without the help of our volunteers! Here are a few of the many who helped make the 2025 Principles First Summit a success.

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