The Daily Signal The Daily Signal Presents “The “Signal Sitdown - The Man Who Wants to Make 10,000 Stephen Millers| Nick Solheim
Sep 13, 2025
Nick Solheim, co-founder and CEO of American Moment, discusses the conservative movement’s critical personnel pipeline issues. He emphasizes the need for aligning junior staff with higher officials to effectively implement policy. Solheim also highlights the importance of nurturing political talent from diverse backgrounds and advocating for mentorship among aspiring leaders. Additionally, he explores the dynamics of younger conservatives navigating ideological divides, stressing unity in shared goals and values while shaping the future of American politics.
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Fixing The Personnel Gap
- American Moment concluded Washington lacked enough competent, aligned staff for Trump's agenda and built a pipeline to find them.
- The Fellowship for American Statecraft trains, educates, and credentials junior staff to fill that gap.
Teach Praxis, Not Only Theory
- Train fellows in praxis, not just ideology, by teaching them the legal and operational steps to implement policy.
- Credential their internships so employers can trust their readiness for junior roles.
Junior Staff Drive Outcomes
- Junior staffers do most of the work and shape policy outcomes via briefings, gatekeeping, and day-to-day drafting.
- Misaligned or leaking special assistants can defeat senior-level alignment.
