American Dream

MISSION

American Dream begins by removing burdensome regulation and restoring the freedom to innovate and faith in the American worker. Through this campaign, economy and trade policy experts research and develop pro-growth policy solutions that can unleash the American economy and protect the American workers. We then partner with allies in DC and the states to drive those policies through the highest levels of government.

Focus Areas / Policy Pillars

Income Tax - Reduce the burden of income taxes on the American people while ensuring that pro-growth incentives encourage private sector expansion and facilitate every American pursuing their dreams.
Make America Affordable Again – Revive the American dream of being able to afford to marry, raise a family, and buy a home
Fair Trade with Trading Nations - Restoring American dominance by restoring confidence in the American worker and reclaiming fairness in trade with trading nations.
Deregulate the Economy – Eliminate the government regulations that prevent Americans from building, investing, and innovating.

Team

The Honorable Michael Faulkender

Co-Chair, American Prosperity

The Honorable Larry Kudlow

Chair of the Board and Chair, American Prosperity

The Honorable Robert Lighthizer

Chair, American Trade

Jill Homan

Deputy Director, Economy & Trade, Campaign Director, and Senior Advisor to the President & CEO

Latest

Fact Sheet | March 5, 2026

From War Measure to Daily Burden: Evolution of the Federal Income Tax

Born over a hundred years ago, the federal individual income tax has grown from around 5% of federal revenues in 1915 to nearly 50% today. Moreover, a small subset of Americans pays a growing and disproportionate share of the income tax, with the top 1% of income earners paying 40% of the tax, and the top 50% paying 97%, Given the government’s reliance on the income tax, questions persist over whether it is the best mechanism for funding government services without excessively burdening taxpayers or stifling the economy.

Commentary | March 2, 2026

Project Vault: Locking in America’s Strategic Supply

On February 2, 2026, President Trump, along with Chairman of the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) John Jovanovic, announced a new initiative to move U.S. critical mineral supply chains away from reliance on China. Project Vault establishes the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve intended to store critical minerals essential to America’s defense and industrial supply chains in facilities across the United States.

Research Report | February 26, 2026

Aligning Postsecondary Education to Employment and Labor Market Outcomes

There is an implied understanding between the students who take on debt to attend college, the federal government that provides loans and grants on behalf of the student to pursue a degree, and the college that receives payment to provide education. The belief is that investments in higher education will lead students to gainful employment in a field related to their college major or program.

Op-Ed | February 26, 2026

America First Policies Work in North Carolina

Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC) provided a roadmap for lawmakers and stakeholders to advance policies to ensure an America First agenda was solidified on the federal level and within every state. In the months following, the North Carolina chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) worked diligently to ensure North Carolinians benefited from federal initiatives that were codified into state law.

Op-Ed | February 26, 2026

This Is What Working for Ohio Looks Like

Work and production are coming back to Mahoning Valley, reviving its previous namesake as the “Steel Valley,” with the full investment of supporting the American worker with the passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, Washington delivered the largest tax bill in nearly 10 years. These policies are not more government handouts or a subsidy; they are simply letting working people keep more of their own money.