Ryan Neuhaus is president of American Ascent, a newly formed organization that aims to cultivate the next generation of American statesmen. He joins me for a broad discussion on his work, midterms, Trump 47, and the future of the right.
To begin, I ask Ryan to tell the audience a little about himself. He recounts his journey through right-wing politics, including his time on Capitol Hill. We then discuss his new organization: American Ascent. What is its purpose? How does it differ from your average conservative non-profit? We recap the drubbing the GOP received in the midterm elections, explaining why Trump's immigration policies weren't to blame. Toward the end of the first half, we explain the importance of the Mass Deportations Coalition, which Ryan co-founded.
In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), we shift gears to ponder the future. Can Republicans win in 28? Ryan argues yes. How, then, should the Trump administration make the most of the next two years? We talk about the lessons JD Vance could learn from Harry Truman, who won reelection despite high inflation. How did he pull that off? Near the end of the show, I ask Ryan to tell us one thing he thinks the Republican Party has done well in the last ten years, and one area that still needs improvement.
