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'''Advancing American Freedom''' ('''AAF''') is an American ] that advocates for ] politics, it was created in 2021 by ]. {{toc limit|3}} '''Advancing American Freedom''' ('''AAF''') is an American ] that advocates for ] politics, it was created in 2021 by ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-21 |title=Mike Pence Is Expanding Advancing American Freedom {{!}} National Review |url=https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/anchoring-conservative-principles/amp/ |access-date=2025-01-12}}</ref> {{toc limit|3}}


==History== ==History==
Advancing American Freedom was launched on April 7, 2021, as the policy and advocacy organization of former Vice President Mike Pence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mike-pence-launches-advocacy-group-maga-conservatism-trumpism|title=EXCLUSIVE: Pence returns to MAGA world with Trump-backed political group|date=2021-04-07|website=Washington Examiner|language=en|access-date=2021-05-11|archive-date=2021-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018224423/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mike-pence-launches-advocacy-group-maga-conservatism-trumpism|url-status=live}}</ref> The stated aim of Advancing American Freedom is to take America back into the traditional foundations of freedom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/mike-pence-launches-advocate-pro-freedom-policies|title=EXCLUSIVE: Mike Pence launches new group to advocate for pro-freedom policies: Marc Short|date=2021-04-07|website=Fox Business|language=en|access-date=2021-05-13|archive-date=2021-05-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514113628/https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/mike-pence-launches-advocate-pro-freedom-policies|url-status=live}}</ref> The day that Advancing American Freedom was announced, Short was designated as a Co-Chair of the organization, a position he currently holds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://advancingamericanfreedom.com/about/|title=Advancing American Freedom - About|date=2021-04-07|website=Advancing American Freedom|language=en|access-date=2021-05-11|archive-date=2021-10-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020052619/https://advancingamericanfreedom.com/about/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, as a response to the ] reaching $35 trillion, the organization released a blueprint to cut government spending.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rylander |first=Jessica |date=2024-08-19 |title=The Pence Debt Reduction Plan – A Preliminary Assessment |url=https://patimes.org/the-pence-debt-reduction-plan-a-preliminary-assessment/ |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=PA TIMES Online}}</ref> Advancing American Freedom was launched on April 7, 2021, as the policy and advocacy organization of former Vice President Mike Pence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mike-pence-launches-advocacy-group-maga-conservatism-trumpism|title=EXCLUSIVE: Pence returns to MAGA world with Trump-backed political group|date=2021-04-07|website=Washington Examiner|language=en|access-date=2021-05-11|archive-date=2021-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018224423/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mike-pence-launches-advocacy-group-maga-conservatism-trumpism|url-status=live}}</ref> The stated aim of Advancing American Freedom is to take America back into the traditional foundations of freedom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/mike-pence-launches-advocate-pro-freedom-policies|title=EXCLUSIVE: Mike Pence launches new group to advocate for pro-freedom policies: Marc Short|date=2021-04-07|website=Fox Business|language=en|access-date=2021-05-13|archive-date=2021-05-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514113628/https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/mike-pence-launches-advocate-pro-freedom-policies|url-status=live}}</ref>.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://advancingamericanfreedom.com/about/|title=Advancing American Freedom - About|date=2021-04-07|website=Advancing American Freedom|language=en|access-date=2021-05-11|archive-date=2021-10-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020052619/https://advancingamericanfreedom.com/about/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, as a response to the ] reaching $35 trillion, the organization released a blueprint to cut government spending.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rylander |first=Jessica |date=2024-08-19 |title=The Pence Debt Reduction Plan – A Preliminary Assessment |url=https://patimes.org/the-pence-debt-reduction-plan-a-preliminary-assessment/ |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=PA TIMES Online}}</ref>


==Leadership and associates== ==Leadership and associates==
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{{main|Mike Pence}} {{main|Mike Pence}}
'''Michael Richard Pence''' (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 48th ] from 2017 to 2021 under President ] during his ]. A member of the ], he previously served as the 50th ] from 2013 to 2017, and as a member of the ] from 2001 to 2013. '''Michael Richard Pence''' (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 48th ] from 2017 to 2021 under President ] during his ]. A member of the ], he previously served as the 50th ] from 2013 to 2017, and as a member of the ] from 2001 to 2013.

===Paul Teller===
{{main|Paul Teller}}

Paul Teller serves as executive director of AAF. He previously served under ] ] as ], as well Director of Strategic Affairs for ] Mike Pence. Earlier, Teller had been ] for ] and executive director of the ] ].


==See also== ==See also==
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== External links == == External links ==
* https://advancingamericanfreedom.com/
* {{Official website}}




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American conservative non-profit organization

Advancing American Freedom
AbbreviationAAF
FormationApril 7, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-04-07)
TypeNonprofit organization
PurposeAdvocacy of conservatism
Region served United States
LeaderMike Pence
Paul Teller
Marc Short
Websiteadvancingamericanfreedom.com
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Advancing American Freedom (AAF) is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics, it was created in 2021 by Mike Pence.

History

Advancing American Freedom was launched on April 7, 2021, as the policy and advocacy organization of former Vice President Mike Pence. The stated aim of Advancing American Freedom is to take America back into the traditional foundations of freedom.. In 2024, as a response to the national debt reaching $35 trillion, the organization released a blueprint to cut government spending.

Leadership and associates

Mike Pence

Main article: Mike Pence

Michael Richard Pence (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 48th vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump during his first administration. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 50th governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017, and as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.

Paul Teller

Main article: Paul Teller

Paul Teller serves as executive director of AAF. He previously served under President Donald Trump as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, as well Director of Strategic Affairs for Vice President Mike Pence. Earlier, Teller had been chief of staff for Texas Senator Ted Cruz and executive director of the United States House of Representatives Republican Study Committee.

See also

References

  1. "Mike Pence Is Expanding Advancing American Freedom | National Review". June 21, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  2. "EXCLUSIVE: Pence returns to MAGA world with Trump-backed political group". Washington Examiner. April 7, 2021. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  3. "EXCLUSIVE: Mike Pence launches new group to advocate for pro-freedom policies: Marc Short". Fox Business. April 7, 2021. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  4. "Advancing American Freedom - About". Advancing American Freedom. April 7, 2021. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  5. Rylander, Jessica (August 19, 2024). "The Pence Debt Reduction Plan – A Preliminary Assessment". PA TIMES Online. Retrieved January 12, 2025.

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