activists and students embark on D.C.

across the country, whether they work in politics, are students or are just interested in hearing the speakers at the event.”

Reilly and junior Jonathan McGee attended the conference for different reasons.

Reilly attended because she thinks “it is important for young people to be engaged in politics and stand up for their freedoms.” McGee attended CPAC as a student fellow for the Institute for Faith and Freedom (IFF) to help shoot videos for IFF’s social media and Liberty Mail podcast.

Reilly said a variety of po- litical leaders and activists speak over the duration of the event.

“Notably, many of the 2024 Republican presidential candidates spoke,” said Reilly. “While the speeches are going on, there are many additional opportunities for breakout sessions, networking, media and connection between conservative organizations.”

McGee states the event hosted “lots of prominent speakers including Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Mike Pompeo, Ted Cruz and many CPAC 3