This week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), a national think tank launched by former Trump administration officials, announced that former state Attorney General Pam Bondi will lead its Florida chapter.
Businessman Omeed Malik will co-chair the Florida chapter of AFPI. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Cabrera will be the state director.
“At a time when our communities value safety, opportunity, and freedom more than ever before, the commitment of the America First Policy Institute to Florida demonstrates a determination few entities are willing to consider these days,” said Bondi. “As we look to better the lives of all Floridians, I’m honored to be able to contribute to AFPI’s efforts to help the state continue to flourish and further the America First movement.”
“AFPI is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute focused on advancing policies that put Americans — and Floridians — first. AFPI-Florida (AFPI-FA) recognizes opportunities to enact significant legislation to lower crime and make our communities safer, increase energy independence to reduce our sky-high gas and energy prices, cut taxes, provide more opportunities to parents to choose the best school for their child, and give workers more options to succeed. These initiatives have popular support and have been successful in Florida and elsewhere,” the group noted.
“America First Policies proved to work at the national level, and they are working in dozens of states across our country,” said Brooke Rollins, AFPI’s president and CEO.“From high crime rates and homelessness to businesses and families struggling to make ends meet, we believe now is the time for the people to demand proven policies that can get the state back on the right track.”
“AFPI’s state and national policy teams will work together to address today’s most pressing issues, including crime, the economy, the cost of housing, homelessness, and education,” AFPI announced. “AFPI-FL prioritizes Floridians by addressing critical factors that shape their quality of life, fostering collaboration with like-minded partners, and targeting initiatives for a stronger, more vibrant state.”
Former Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon is the chair of AFPI’s board while former Larry Kudlow, who served as the director of the National Economic Council, is the vice-chair.
