Ashley Smith Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Freedom’s Fund USA, a nonprofit to protect freedom and national security. Previously, she served as the Deputy Director of North Texas for United States Senator Ted Cruz. Ashley is a Political Strategist for Fox News Radio, and host of “Freedom Talks”, a podcast show that educates Americans on key freedom and national security issues. Ashley has led a National Security series for the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) and was recognized as a TFRW 40 Under 40 recipient in 2023. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for Park Cities Republican Women.

Ashley Smith Thomas is the&nbsp;Founder and CEO of Freedom&rsquo;s Fund USA, a nonprofit to protect freedom and national security. Previously, she served as the Deputy Director of North Texas for United States Senator Ted Cruz. Ashley is a Political Strategist for Fox News Radio, and host of &ldquo;Freedom Talks&rdquo;, a podcast show that educates Americans on key freedom and national security issues. Ashley has led a National Security series for the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) and was recognized as a TFRW 40 Under 40 recipient in 2023. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for Park Cities Republican Women.

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