National Conservatism Conference Highlights Trump-Era Immigration, Trade Policies

The National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C., highlighted the ongoing influence and goals of the conservative movement under President Trump, emphasizing nationalist ideas, constitutional reforms, and opposition to critical race theory and transgender policies. Russ Vought, a key Trump administration figure, praised the movement's toughness in confronting what he described as a 'woke and weaponized administrative state.' Ambassador Jamieson Greer criticized past conservative support for free trade policies under George W. Bush as damaging, arguing for a reassessment of trade's role in conservatism. William F. Buckley's legacy was discussed as foundational to mainstream conservatism, with his optimistic and engaging style influencing Nixon, Reagan, and Trump, marking a reinvigoration of conservative ideology despite critiques of recent biographical works. Meanwhile, a personal exploration of primal worldviews offers insight into ideological differences, including between liberals and conservatives, highlighting enduring innate perspectives that shape political and social attitudes. Finally, there are indications of a nascent neoconservative trend within the political left, revisiting themes of family and community as vital to societal well-being, contrasting with progressive individualism.