Happy New Year!
For many of us, the election of 2022 was a profound disappointment. In the spirit of living in the World as it is and not as we wish it to be, let us continue to press on and work to make our country, states, and cities the best they can be.
I am continuing to speak and promote common-sense policies, a return to American energy dominance, and the importance of countering our greatest adversaries Russia and China.
Last week America First Policy Institute (AFPI) held its first-ever Twitter space on energy and we were joined by some of the smartest leading advocates on sound energy policy.
I have recently written two op-eds on energy policy. One, on the government's overreach in attempting to ban gas stoves in the United States, and the other, on the impact of wealthy western countries, including the U.S., attempts to prevent African nations from prospering and industrializing by withholding the benefits of fossil fuel usage.
Next month, I will be speaking in Panama about "Why emerging economies should choose the U.S. over the CCP as their trading partner of choice.".
As we enter the New Year, I am thinking a lot about Freedom of Speech and how essential it is to preserve our constitutional rights and our "republic if you can keep it" as Ben Franklin famously said upon exiting the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Keep the Faith,
Carla Sands
US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark (ret.)
Please see AFPI's latest newsletter below.
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In 2021, the radical Left was riding high and Washington elites were confident that the America First movement was finished. They could not be more wrong.
Three former Trump Administration officials, Brooke Rollins, President and CEO, Linda McMahon, Chair of the Board, and Larry Kudlow, Vice Chair of the Board, realized the America First movement needed a permanent home. In April 2021, the America First Policy Institute was born. |
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| Day 1 of the America First Policy Institute - Arlington, VA |
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| Less than two years later, our team has expanded to over 160 - America First Experience and Gala at Mar-a-Lago |
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| Now, as we conclude our first full year together, let us take a moment to reflect on our achievements and the impact we had in advancing the America First movement on every level of government: |
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WE CREATED THE LONG-TERM HOME OF
THE AMERICA FIRST MOVEMENT
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Unifying
Agenda Summit
America First Agenda Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted 56 Members of Congress and dozens of state and local leaders, with former President Donald J.
Trump giving the Keynote Address. |
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Leading
Guide to the Issues
Published the America First Agenda Guide to the Issues Policy Book, which provides over 300
specific policy recommendations at the federal
and state levels. |
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Inspiring
Main Street, USA
Hosted 20 town halls and conducted a two-week
bus tour to hear from the American people with
elected officials in their districts. |
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WE ARE ON THE OFFENSE IN STATE &
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
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In The States
Model Legislation
Published Model Legislation for state leaders on restoring
excellence in schools, healthcare price transparency,
restricting China’s purchase of agricultural land, and more. |
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For The Next Generation
Fatherhood
Advanced fatherhood, school choice, election integrity,
and more key America First policies in states, including in
Arizona and Florida. |
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With Families
America First Parents
Established America First Parents—one of the largest and
most comprehensive databases of local school board
members’ information and parent resources. |
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With the People
Conservative Movement
Worked with our friends around the Nation to broaden the
conservative movement in key groups, including Hispanics,
African Americans, women, and social media influencers. |
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115 Black and Hispanic Faith leaders
Nashville, TN |
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Hispanic Leadership Conference
Miami, FL |
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America First Women’s Agenda
Tampa, FL |
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2 Policy Summits
Atlanta, GA & Washington, D.C.
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Quantifiable Impact
AFPI By the Numbers
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600+
Age in days of the America First Policy Institute |
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60+
Former Cabinet secretaries, Governors, and senior administration officials |
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300+
Specific policy recommendations |
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20
Town halls held across the Nation |
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18
States where AFPI is working aggressively |
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$ 5T
Helped stop $5 trillion 'Build Back Better' Big Government Socialism Bill |
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REACH
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Our team engages in America First Policy discussions
with everyone, not just those who agree with us.
Dialogue is vital to understanding. |
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70
Total Events |
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694
Original Policy Pieces |
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239
Policy Op-Eds |
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32,000+
Small Dollar Donors |
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200k +
Social Media Followers |
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900k+
Content Subscribers |
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330k +
Total Media Mentions |
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| Are you interested in learning more? Sign up for our Text Alerts by texting "AFPI" to 70107 and get connected with our socials by clicking an icon below! |
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