Press Release

Urges Republicans to Stand Firm Against Tax Hikes 

WASHINGTON, DC – Advancing American Freedom sent a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, and Republican Members of Congress today urging them not to allow any tax hike to advance through Congress on Republicans’ watch. AAF’s letter follows reports that the White House is considering raising the top income tax bracket to 40% – higher than Kamala Harris’ proposed top tax rate.

AAF’s President Tim Chapman and Board Chairman Marc Short write: 

“Congress must continue to stand firm against tax hikes.

“Republicans ran and won on a consistent promise of tax cuts in 2024. The Republican Party Platform that year committed to ‘build the greatest economy in history’ by ‘cutting taxes,’ to ‘make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent… and pursue additional Tax Cuts.’

“Now, White House aides appear poised to undermine these promises and past accomplishments, contemplating a top tax rate of 40%—even higher than the rate Democrats campaigned on in 2024.

“President Trump and Republicans in Congress promised to make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent and work to secure further tax cuts. Republicans should stick to their promises and not pull pages from Kamala Harris’ losing policy platform.

“The American people voted for tax cuts, not tax hikes. Advancing American Freedom calls on Republicans to swiftly renew the across-the-board tax cuts that unleashed prosperity during President Trump’s first term and deliver on the promise to make America prosperous again.”

AAF will continue to urge Republicans to deliver on the promise to pass pro-growth tax reform that lowers taxes for everyone. President Kennedy, President Reagan, and President Trump all passed tax cuts that lowered taxes for everyone, and each led to a booming economy and more jobs. Under the Trump-Pence administration, lower tax rates resulted in a significant increase in federal tax revenue that greatly outpaced inflation.

AAF also will continue to caution that raising taxes on “those at the top” often impacts small businesses, which generate more than half of new jobs and very often pay the top personal income tax rate.

Click HERE to read AAF’s letter.

Click HERE for more on why Congress must renew the historic Trump-Pence tax cuts before they expire.

Advancing American Freedom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and advancing conservative policy solutions and principles that improve the lives of all Americans. For media requests, please reach out to press@advancingamericanfreedom.com.

WASHINGTON, DC – Advancing American Freedom President Tim Chapman released the following statement on the news that the Trump Administration has embraced a partial pause to many of the broad-based tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners:

“We welcome the Trump Administration’s 90-day pause on broad-based tariffs and its focus on the real national security threat that China presents. Advancing American Freedom has been leading the charge for a framework that is tough on China while encouraging free and fair trade with our allies. We can improve our trading relationship with countries around the world, but leaving in place a 10% broad-based tariff would ultimately drive inflation and harm working families. We urge the Administration to develop a long-term plan for pursuing free trade with free nations.”

Advancing American Freedom has repeatedly urged an end to tariffs and this week launched a six-figure ad campaign urging Washington to say no to tariffs. AAF will continue to advocate against leaving broad-based tariffs in place that could counteract the pro-growth agenda that worked so well in President Trump’s first term.

Advancing American Freedom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and advancing conservative policy solutions and principles that improve the lives of all Americans. For media requests, please reach out to press@advancingamericanfreedom.com.

Campaign Spotlights Sixth-Generation Iowa Farmer: “Rural America Will Pay Biggest Price”

WASHINGTON, DC – Advancing American Freedom has launched the first in a new slate of ads urging an end to the tariffs that will counteract the pro-growth agenda that worked so well in President Trump’s first term.

The digital ads launching in Iowa and Washington, DC as part of a six-figure campaign will feature testimonial from a sixth-generation Iowa farmer on why rural America will pay the biggest price for protectionist tariff policies. The farmer shares:

“We are very concerned about the impact that tariffs will have on our farms and livelihoods.

“Tariffs increase farm input costs and that impacts farm incomes. Family farms like mine will be negatively affected.

“We need fair trade, not tariffs that lead to higher prices or foreclosures on family farms.

“Say no to tariffs. Tell politicians in Washington this has to stop.”

WATCH: “Rural America Will Pay the Biggest Price”

AAF President Tim Chapman said:

“Tariffs harm American workers, farmers, and families and we are urging a swift end to this protectionist policy that could undermine President Trump’s pro-growth agenda.

“It’s more critical than ever for Congress and the Administration to make progress on renewing the historic Trump-Pence tax cuts and get back to the conservative formula of tax cuts and deregulation that worked so well during President Trump’s first term.”

Last week, Advancing American Freedom released a memo showing that the Trump tariffs will cost American families more than $3,500 per year. These extra costs will make the American Dream unaffordable as Americans are still recovering from four painful years of Biden policies.

Click HERE for more.

Advancing American Freedom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and advancing conservative policy solutions and principles that improve the lives of all Americans. For media requests, please reach out to press@advancingamericanfreedom.com.

WASHINGTON, DC – Advancing American Freedom (AAF) announced today that Sydney Stubbs has joined the organization as Vice President of Communications. With this addition to its leadership team, AAF is expanding its role as a conservative institution that is quickly becoming a powerhouse in public policy.

Stubbs’ work in public relations spans more than a decade in the conservative movement and roles advising in the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and The White House. Prior to joining AAF, Stubbs was Communications Director for the millions-strong grassroots network Americans for Prosperity. She has led communications for the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee under Ranking Member Senator Mike Lee, as well as in the U.S. House of Representatives. Stubbs previously served at The White House as Deputy Director and Correspondent to Vice President Mike Pence. She holds an M.A. in Religion from Yale Divinity School and a B.A. in Government from Patrick Henry College.

AAF President Tim Chapman made the following statement:

“Sydney Stubbs is the thoughtful and capable leader we need to guide our communications at Advancing American Freedom as we serve as a conservative bellwether on key issues facing the American people and policymakers. She is a seasoned strategist with a deep understanding of the conservative movement and a record advising at the highest levels of government. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

Stubbs said on joining the AAF team:

“I’m excited about what we are building at Advancing American Freedom and it’s a privilege to join the AAF team. AAF has an incredible opportunity to lead the conservative movement and our country forward, and I look forward to our work advancing policies that empower people to thrive.”

Advancing American Freedom is a nonprofit institution dedicated to developing and advancing conservative policy solutions and principles that improve the lives of all Americans. For media requests, please reach out to press@advancingamericanfreedom.com.

WASHINGTON, DC – Advancing American Freedom (AAF) announced today that it has welcomed Roger Custer as Director of Development as the organization raises its $20 million budget to support its work advocating for conservative public policy.

Roger Custer is a recognized leader in nonprofit fundraising and management, having served at various organizations in the conservative movement for more than 20 years, including as CEO of America’s Future Foundation from 2011-2017. He earned a B.A. at Ithaca College and an M.P.A. in nonprofit management at George Mason University.

AAF President Tim Chapman made the following statement on Custer joining the AAF team:

 “We are thrilled to have Roger Custer join our team as Advancing American Freedom continues to grow and expand our impact in the conservative movement. Roger has led incredible growth for several organizations across the conservative landscape. There is no one better positioned to help AAF scale our advocacy for conservative public policy solutions that improve the lives of all Americans.”

Custer commented on the announcement:

“I’m honored to join AAF at this crucial time for the conservative movement and our nation. I look forward to engaging with donors and colleagues who are committed to standing firm for the principles that have made our country what it is today.”      

Advancing American Freedom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and advancing conservative policy solutions and principles that improve the lives of all Americans. For media requests, please reach out to press@advancingamericanfreedom.com.