From City Halls to the White House, the government targets groups and individuals based on their political or ideological views. This is weaponized government for political gain—and it’s a very real, very dangerous threat to democracy. AFPI is fighting back – holding those in power accountable, developing justice and national-security reforms, and preparing for a new, America First administration to end this unfair, un-American two-tiered justice system. Working together, we’ll restore America’s rule of law.
Hold Those in Power Accountable
We drive attention, action and accountability through investigations, calls for oversight authorities, media, messaging, and expert briefings. And the work won’t just be in Washington: AFPI is combating rogue, progressive prosecutors and providing solutions for state leaders.
Justice and National Security Reform
We give legislators ready-to-use tools to stop the abuse of national security intelligence for political purposes. And we’ll advance reforms to ensure the FBI no longer pursues biased, politicized investigations or prosecutions.
Prepare for an America First Administration
Our 2025 roadmap includes detailed policy, personnel, and administrative agendas for every agency in an incoming America First administration—a committed rapid-action force to immediately regain control of the Department of Justice, the FBI and a politicized federal bureaucracy.
Team
The Honorable Pam Bondi
Chair, Center for Litigation and Co-Chair, Center for Law and Justice
The Honorable Matthew Whitaker
CO-CHAIR, CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE
Jessica Hart Steinmann
General Counsel and Director of Litigation, Center for Litigation
Scott Erickson
Director, Center for Law & Justice
Kaitlin Owens
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Law & Justice
Andrew Whitaker
Senior Project Manager
Matthew Henderson
Director of Government Affairs
Brandy Brown
Government Affairs and Strategic Communications Manager
Adam W. Schindler
Chief Digital Officer
Marc Lotter
Chief Communications Officer
Latest
Policy
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October 1, 2024
A 10-Point Plan to End the Weaponization of Government
The ongoing misuse and abuse of governmental powers and institutions to target political and ideological opponents undermines the core principles of America First policies. This process weaponizes and politicizes our fundamental institutions of democracy and erodes public confidence in the equal application of the law. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has developed a 10-point plan for a fair, transparent, and accountable government that operates with integrity and serves the public interest. By establishing robust oversight mechanisms and fostering a culture of impartiality, these recommendations would protect the principles of democracy and ensure governmental power is not misused for partisan gain. AFPI’s vision is a government that serves the people, upholds the rule of law, and commits to fair and impartial justice for all Americans.
Op-Ed
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August 5, 2024
Biden And Harris’ ‘Bold Plan’ Will Usher In Democrat Party Authoritarian Rule
Statement
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July 30, 2024
America First Condemns Biden-Harris Push to Ignore Constitution, Pack the Supreme Court
Statement
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June 28, 2024
America First Praises the Supreme Court’s Decision to Rule Against a Weaponized Justice System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from former Acting U.S. Attorney General and Co-Chair of AFPI’s Center for Law and Justice Matt Whitaker following the Supreme Court’s decision in Fischer v. United States.
Fact Sheet
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June 27, 2024
Debate Prep: What to Watch For
Debunking Expected Myths at the Debate. MYTH: The economy was poor when President Biden took office. FACT: Inflation was only 1.4%, and gas cost $2.39 when Biden took office. The unemployment rate had dropped by more than half from its COVID-19 peak. The unemployment rate is currently higher right now under Biden than it was under Trump before the pandemic.
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