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Ambassador Monica Crowley will be the centerpiece of a significant policy event hosted by a leading news organization, where she will delve into her pivotal role in orchestrating the historic Freedom 250 semiquincentennial celebration.
The event, scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, promises to offer an exclusive glimpse into the meticulous preparations for this monumental occasion. Matthew Boyle, the Washington Bureau Chief, will guide the conversation, providing insights into what audiences can expect as the celebration unfolds.
Ambassador Crowley is instrumental to Freedom 250, a collaborative initiative bridging public and private sectors. This partnership is galvanizing communities across all 50 states and even internationally through a series of national programs, compelling stories, and high-profile events. Highlights include the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., and the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
As the U.S. Chief of Protocol, Crowley is not only the face of America250 but also represents the nation at major events hosted on American soil. Her responsibilities extend beyond the 250th birthday festivities to include overseeing preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Crowley remarked, “I am thrilled and excited to participate in the May 6 event with this esteemed news organization, which perfectly embodies the spirit to ‘Celebrate American Greatness.’ I eagerly anticipate discussing our plans for Freedom 250, celebrating our remarkable history, vibrant present, and promising future.”
Before Senate confirmation to her current role, Crowley served during President Donald Trump’s first time as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs. She has since emerged as one of the president’s most trusted advisors, standing by his side during many of the most consequential moments of his presidency, most notably as he interacts with foreign leaders in Washington and around the globe—historic events for which she played a key role in orchestrating and executing.
Most recently, the world watched this week as Crowley greeted King Charles III of the United Kingdom and his Queen Consort Camilla as they arrived in the United States for yet another historic state visit in which she played a critical part.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley, right, as they disembark their plane upon their arrival on day one of their State Visit to the United States, on April 27, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
“It’s no secret why President Trump picked Ambassador Crowley to lead the efforts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this incredible nation: She loves America and it shows in everything she does, including most recently as the Chief of Protocol of the United States,” Boyle said. “America is the shining city on a hill for a reason, and throughout many challenges in our young history as the world’s greatest civilization, we have endured. We can’t think of a better person to host an event with the title ‘Celebrating American Greatness.’”
Crowley has proven to be not only a skilled ambassador representing all Americans on the global stage but also a loyal advocate and messenger for Trump and his agenda.
“The MAGA generation really is the natural heir to the Revolutionary generation, and that’s what makes this whole next year of celebration of America’s 250th birthday so incredibly special,” Crowley told Boyle in June 2025 ahead of a massive parade in the nation’s capital celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. “It is an absolute gift that we have America’s 250 while Donald Trump is president of the United States. That is the bigger framework into which all of the events over the next year are going to take place.”
President Donald Trump, left, and Monica Crowley, U.S. chief of protocol, walk through the Cross Hall of the White House on August 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
During the first Trump administration, Crowley was awarded the Treasury Department’s highest honor, the Alexander Hamilton Award, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and service. Before joining the administration, she rose to prominence as a broadcaster and politics and foreign policy analyst, most notably for Fox News.
This policy event follows others that – News has hosted in 2026 which have included events with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, and Sens. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Tom Cotton (R-AR).
– News is once again partnering with CGCN and the Alfa Institute to host the Crowley event.
“Partnering with – is a natural fit for CGCN. They have real credibility with the Republican base that shapes how Congress and the administration operate,” Sam Geduldig, Managing Partner at CGCN, told – News. “We’re grateful for the alliance, and our clients benefit from that alignment. With Freedom 250 approaching, this is where the conversation is happening—and where it starts to translate into action.”
– News held similar events in 2025 with Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.