Advancing American Freedom
@AmericanFreedom
Founded by Vice President @Mike_Pence, Advancing American Freedom advocates for Conservative values and policy proposals. Join us to promote and defend freedom!
The conservative movement has lost one its true giants.
In the passing of Dr. Ed Feulner, the conservative movement has lost one of its true giants, and I have lost a mentor and cherished friend. Ed Feulner was many things: scholar, strategist, counselor to presidents, but above all, he was a great man and an American statesman who…
Great turnout today on Capitol Hill for our Tariffs 101 briefing today! With 100+ staffers in attendance, @DavidBahnsen, @PhilWMagness, @DominicJPino, and AAF Chairman @marctshort broke down everything to know about the tariff issue.




Ed Feulner built institutions in support of American values. The Heritage founder lamented the right’s turn against free markets and U.S. global leadership, writes @Mike_Pence on.wsj.com/4eZvmli
Ed Feulner’s success in life came from the goodness of his character. He was genuinely interested in helping other people. This made him a mentor, a connector, and over time a builder that changed the right. He was intellectually curious. He loved ideas. He didn’t mind the…
The Heritage Foundation released the following statement today from Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts and Board of Trustees Chairman Barb Van Andel-Gaby, lauding the legacy and mourning the loss of Heritage Founder Edwin J. Feulner: It is with great sorrow that we announce…
Ed Feulner built the scaffolding of the modern conservative movement—not for attention, but for impact. His legacy endures in every institution still fighting for American strength, freedom, and moral clarity. More here: dailysignal.com/2025/07/21/his…
Ed Feulner understood that lasting change comes from strong institutions, clear principles, and moral courage. His example continues to guide our work at AAF as we build a movement worthy of America’s promise. advancingamericanfreedom.substack.com/p/remembering-…
"True conservatism does not merely react; it acts with humility, foresight, and an eye toward preserving the 'permanent things.'" In an age of polarization, AAF Founder VP @Mike_Pence and Ed Feulner called us back to our foundational principles in their last piece together.…
Planned Parenthood is facing an $800M shortfall and closing clinics. While patients lose access, their leadership is doubling down on gender medicine and political advocacy—a case study in mission drift and misuse of federal funds. wsj.com/us-news/what-i…
Ed Feulner didn’t just build up institutions, he cultivated a movement. In today’s @WSJ, Vice President @Mike_Pence reflects on his friend, mentor, and the timeless values Ed Feulner fought to preserve.

Ed Feulner didn’t need to be the face of the movement. He was its backbone. Now, the burden falls to the rest of us – to build, to train, to equip, and to lead. | @TimChapman trib.al/8snA7yU
A life lived in service to principle and country. Read @Mike_Pence’s full statement on the passing of Ed Feulner:
In the passing of Dr. Ed Feulner, the conservative movement has lost one of its true giants, and I have lost a mentor and cherished friend. Ed Feulner was many things: scholar, strategist, counselor to presidents, but above all, he was a great man and an American statesman who…
Advancing American Freedom is prepared to take this fight all the way to the Supreme Court. AAF General Counsel @MarcWheat explains why: washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3…

A great man who I had the privilege to know when he was an advisory board member to @AFempowers and board member of @AmericanFreedom - Onward!
The Heritage Foundation released the following statement today from Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts and Board of Trustees Chairman Barb Van Andel-Gaby, lauding the legacy and mourning the loss of Heritage Founder Edwin J. Feulner: It is with great sorrow that we announce…
In the passing of Dr. Ed Feulner, the conservative movement has lost one of its true giants, and I have lost a mentor and cherished friend. Ed Feulner was many things: scholar, strategist, counselor to presidents, but above all, he was a great man and an American statesman who…
“No government official should have the power to deprive a lawful organization of a full range of financial services without facing constitutional review.” -@MarcWheat, AAF General Counsel washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3…
This week, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld West Virginia’s law outlawing most abortions. After the Supreme Court’s historic 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center overturning Roe v. Wade, West Virginia enacted a law banning most abortions. In response,…