How the Jones Act Puts America First with Rear Admiral Brown of AFPI

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Rear Admiral Peter Brown, USCG (Ret.), a Senior Fellow for Western Hemisphere Security and Maritime Affairs at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and former Homeland Security Advisor to President Donald Trump. RADM Brown shares his perspective on the critical role of the Jones Act in safeguarding U.S. maritime security in the Southeast, supporting American shipbuilding, and ensuring national resilience through coastwise trade compliance. He also discusses his career, offers lessons for Congress on the domestic maritime industry, and gives historical context on why the Jones Act exists — along with the diverse mission set of the Coast Guard. Discover how emerging technologies are transforming Coast Guard operations, the importance of the Jones Act to disaster recovery in Puerto Rico, and why strong maritime leadership is vital for America’s future. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the nation’s foremost maritime experts.