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January 22, 2025
AFPI Names New Co-Chair of Its Center for American Security
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) named Robert Wilkie, former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and, former Under Secretary of the Department of Defense, as the new Co-Chair of AFPI’s Center for American Security. Wilkie currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow for the Center for American Security. He is a lecturer, a Senior National Security Media Analyst, and a Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.
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January 15, 2025
America First Nomination: John Ratcliffe
John Ratcliffe’s career in public service is routed in his commitment to national security, most recently serving as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under President Donald Trump. In that role, Ratcliffe served as the leader of the U.S. intelligence community and principal intelligence advisor to the President from 2020 to 2021.
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January 13, 2025
America First Nomination: Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, a former military officer, author, and Fox News host, combines a distinguished record of service and advocacy with a passion for public discourse. Born and raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota, he graduated as valedictorian of his high school class before earning a degree in politics from Princeton University and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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January 13, 2025
America First Nomination: Doug Collins
A native of Gainesville, Georgia, the Honorable Doug Collins saw public service modeled by his father, a Georgia State Trooper, and mother, who provided care to local senior citizens. Collins earned a political science and criminal justice degree from the University of North Georgia.
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January 13, 2025
America First Nomination: Kash Patel
Kash Patel is a seasoned national security and legal expert, having served as Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, where he led department operations and advised on key defense initiatives.
Experts on National Security & Defense
The Honorable Chad Wolf
Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer & Chair, Center for Homeland Security & Immigration
Fred Fleitz
Vice Chair, Center for American Security
Lt. General (Ret.) Keith Kellogg
Co-Chair, Center for American Security
Gloria McDonald
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for American Security
The Honorable Robert Wilkie
Co-Chair, Center for American Security
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