Matt Schlapp

Matt Schlapp is the Chairman of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), a major gathering of conservatives in the United States. He is a commentator and influential figure within conservative political circles. Schlapp is newsworthy due to his role in expanding CPAC's reach internationally, including bringing the conference to the UK, spearheaded by former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. Recent news highlights his presence at CPAC events, such as the one in Texas, where he introduced speakers and played a central role in the conference's proceedings. His involvement in CPAC's international expansion, particularly the UK event, has drawn attention, especially given the controversy surrounding Truss's brief tenure as Prime Minister. The UK CPAC event is notable as Nigel Farage is snubbing it. Schlapp's continued leadership of CPAC underscores his significance in shaping conservative discourse and organizing political action.