MAGA's Most Influential Man Behind the Scenes | The Mandate | 4/21/25

Blaze News editor in chief Matthew Peterson sits down with the president of the Claremont Institute, Ryan Williams. Matthew and Ryan discuss their education at Claremont; how Claremont tackles DEI, focuses on teaching teachers and policymakers, and advocates for a return to the Declaration of Independence; and the upcoming 250th celebration of America’s founding. Ryan breaks down Claremont’s influence in shifting the GOP toward tackling multiculturalism and DEI, how Claremont navigated President Trump’s first term, the right's time as an opposition party after the 2020 election, and how President Trump’s current administration compares to his first. Finally, Matthew and Ryan discuss whether people simply don’t understand the massive influence of Claremont, or if the institute purposely flies under the radar to determine public policy and guide America in accordance with the vision of the Founding Fathers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices