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Autry J. Pruitt is a nationally recognized American conservative political speaker, respected media commentator, published author, and experienced capital markets consultant. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, he regularly travels across the country to deliver keynote addresses, participate in high-profile media engagements, and advise on complex financial and political issues.

• Speaker & Commentator: With over 20 years of experience, Pruitt has appeared at major platforms including CPAC, Fox News, CNN, and has delivered keynote addresses for conferences like Shot Show in Las Vegas.

• Author & Media Contributor: He authored Planes, Steak & Water: Defending Donald J. Trump, and regularly publishes opinion pieces in Forbes, Townhall, The Hill, American Spectator, Breitbart, and others.

Major Accomplishments

• 2016 Trump Campaign Surrogate: Served as a campaign surrogate for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign; became known as an outspoken critic of President Obama and the Democratic Party.
• Political Candidate in 2018: Ran in the Republican primary for Texas’s 21st U.S. House District (March 6, 2018), receiving around 0.6% of the vote (455 votes) and ultimately losing the primary.
• Co‑Founder & CEO of New Journey PAC: In 2019, co‑founded New Journey PAC with Rush Limbaugh producer James Golden. The PAC aims to diversify conservative outreach—especially by engaging Black Americans—with the goal of shifting 15% of Black voters toward the GOP in pivotal swing states.
• Public Speaking & Thought Leadership: Developed a reputation as a compelling speaker to both traditional and non‑traditional conservative audiences, emphasizing family values, limited government, and economic opportunity. He frequently challenges identity politics and liberal narratives using faith-based appeals and pro–free‑market messaging.

Autry's Key Topics

• Faith & Identity Politics: Pruitt combines Christian principles, patriotism, and conservative ideology to connect with Black Americans and those outside traditional GOP demographics.
• Cross-Spectrum Influence: He bridges political and business sectors as a capital markets consultant and thought leader, offering strategic insights into advocacy and political fundraising.

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Other Notables

• Campaign Surrogate (2016) - Prominent advocate for Trump; critical of Democrats & Obama administration

• Congressional Candidate (2018) - GOP primary candidate for TX‑21; secured ~0.6% of the vote

• Founder & CEO, New Journey PAC - Established to shift Black American political alignment toward conservative values

• Media & Publishing - Authored Planes, Steak & Water; contributed to Forbes, Townhall, American Spectator, etc.

• National Speaker & Consultant- Regular presenter at CPAC, Shot Show, and various Christian/political events

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