Hunter
02/13/23
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s political advocacy group is launching a round of ads in Iowa pushing back against transgender-affirming policies in schools.
The website The Hill reports that Advancing American Freedom was formed in 2021 by Pence to promote his agenda. In a statement last week, Pence said, “The strength of our nation is tied to the strength of our families, and we cannot stand idly by as the Radical Left attempts to indoctrinate our children behind parents’ backs. Advancing American Freedom will not rest until parental rights are restored in Iowa and across the nation.”
Members of the group’s advisory board include former Education Secretary Betsy Devos, former Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, former Arizona governor Doug Ducey, actor Kirk Cameron, and former Trump aide Kellyanne Conway.
Ads, rallies and events will focus on a policy adopted last year by the Linn-Mar Community School District that allows transgender students to request a support plan to help them socially transition at school, with or without their parents’ permission.
Pence is supporting parents suing the District to overturn the policy. Arguments in the case are set to begin on Wednesday in federal court in Minnesota.
The former vice president told the website in January that he is considering a run for president in 2024 and will discuss the matter with his family and supporters in the coming months before officially deciding. He is holding a rally Wednesday afternoon at the Westdale Drive SW Pizza Ranch in Cedar Rapids starting at 3pm.