Nick Solheim, Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder of American Moment, an organization dedicated to training the next generation of conservative leaders, has been featured in a detailed profile by World Magazine.
In the interview, published online ahead of its October 2024 print release, Solheim shared his perspective on the future of the conservative movement and highlights American Moment’s mission to “identify, educate, and credential the next generation of conservatives.” Solheim details American Moment’s continued focus on preparing young talent to take on crucial roles in government, think tanks, and beyond. You can read the full profile here.
Solheim emphasizes that American Moment’s efforts to provide young conservatives with the tools, training, and network they need to thrive in Washington, D.C. are upheld by its priorities, which include the need for “no more unjust wars, no unfettered free trade, and reduced legal and illegal immigration”—core issues from President Trump’s 2016 platform that continue to shape American Moment’s goals. Some excerpts:
“Each summer, tens of thousands of young people swarm into the nation’s capital to work in Congress and other government agencies, not to mention the city’s long list of think tanks and lobby groups. Reaching these interns is a major focus of American Moment’s work.
The mission, according to Solheim, is to “identify, educate, and credential the next generation of people that are going to serve as staff in the conservative movement—on Capitol Hill, at nonprofits, and, yes, in presidential administrations.” But American Moment is hardly the only conservative organization in Washington, D.C., trying to win young hearts and minds. All the factions warring for the soul of the Republican Party are recruiting young soldiers.”
The article also highlights key areas of American Moment programming, including the one-of-a-kind Fellowship for American Statecraft, now open with Spring 2025 applications:
“Internships are the gateway to careers in Washington, but they pay next to nothing in an expensive city. Many interns get financial help from parents. That means large swathes of the population—“normal people” as Solheim calls them—are excluded. This summer, the group’s 12 fellows include the manager of an Arby’s and a police officer.
American Moment pays its fellows $3,000 a month as W-2 employees. They work at their internships four days a week and spend Fridays at American Moment’s office learning not only about policy but also things like how to dress professionally and manage personal finances.
Sumantra Maitra calls American Moment a welcome departure from traditional conservative activism that rightly emphasized ideas but neglected important practical training. ‘You need to be able to implement and not just to think. There are thinkers already, but there are very few people who are just going to be crossing T’s and dotting I’d.'”
…and the ongoing Capitol Hill speaker series, AMFridays:
“American Moment also has a Capitol Hill summer lunch program, held on Fridays, featuring Chick-fil-A and a speaker aligned with its philosophy. All interns are welcome. Sometimes as many as 150 turn up.”
To read the full World Magazine article, click here.
About American Moment
Founded in 2021 by Nick Solheim, Jake Mercier, and Saurabh Sharma, American Moment is a Washington, D.C.-based organization focused on identifying, educating, and credentialing young Americans who will implement public policy that supports strong families, a sovereign nation, and prosperity for all. By providing year-round programming and networking opportunities, American Moment ensures that aligned individuals are prepared to lead America forward. Donate here.
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