The Daily Signal The Daily Signal Presents “The “Signal Sitdown - Charlie Kirk Was 'the Best of Us' | Steve Deace
Sep 20, 2025
Nick Solheim, founder of American Moment, joins Steve Deace to reflect on the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the need for conservatives to rally and become more aggressive. They discuss the importance of training junior staff in the political arena and how fresh talent can reinvigorate the movement. Solheim shares insights on recruiting young, diverse individuals from the Heartland and the challenges ahead, as well as his background and the strategic significance of Arctic security. It's a powerful call to action for the future of conservatism.
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Build Talent At The Junior Level
- American Moment recruits under-credentialed but motivated young people to staff government roles and trains them in practical policy execution.
- The fellowship aims to identify, educate, and credential junior staff so they can rapidly enter influential Hill and administration roles.
Train For Praxis, Not Just Belief
- Teach practical policy implementation (praxis) not just ideology so juniors can execute once hired.
- Train fellows on legal mechanisms, ground-level operations, and how to translate principles into action.
Junior Staff Drive Outcomes
- Junior staffers do most of the day-to-day work and shape policy through briefings and gatekeeping.
- Misaligned junior staff can undermine senior leaders' agendas even when top appointments are aligned.