Stephen Moore

In July 1999, Stephen Moore co-founded the Club for Growth, a conservative advocacy group focused on promoting tax cuts and limited government. The organization became influential in Republican politics, providing financial support to candidates who adhere to its free market and fiscally conservative principles. Under Moore's leadership, the Club for Growth quickly rose to prominence, impacting primary races and helping to elect numerous candidates who advance pro-growth economic policies. The group has since been a constant proponent of Reagan-era economic principles and regularly influences tax policy debates.

In June 2005, Stephen Moore published the book 'Bullish on Bush: How the Ownership Society Is Making America Richer'. The book argues in favor of President George W. Bush's economic policies, particularly the tax cuts and efforts to promote an 'ownership society'. Moore discusses the benefits of policies that encourage private property ownership, personal retirement accounts, and reduced government regulation. His work is a defense of supply-side economics and highlights the impact of these policies on economic growth and prosperity in early 21st century America.

On May 4, 2010, Stephen Moore joined the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal, where he contributed his conservative economic viewpoints to one of the most influential business newspapers in the world. His role at the Journal allowed him to shape public discourse on economic policy from a conservative standpoint, advocating for tax reforms, deregulation, and supply-side economics. Moore's work at the Journal further established him as a prominent voice in economic journalism and solidified his influence on fiscal policy debates in the United States.

In April 2014, Stephen Moore joined the Heritage Foundation, a leading conservative think tank, as its chief economist. Moore brought with him years of experience in advocating for lower taxes and less regulation, having previously been a founding member of the Club for Growth and having served as an editorial board member at the Wall Street Journal. At Heritage, Moore continued to advance free-market economic policies and contributed to the think tank's research and policy development, helping to shape conservative economic agenda and influence public policy discussions in Washington.

On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law, one of the most significant tax overhauls in recent U.S. history. Stephen Moore's influence and advocacy for large tax cuts and simplification of the tax code were noted as contributing factors during the legislative process. Moore had been a vocal supporter of the bill, which lowered corporate tax rates and modified individual tax rates. His work with the Heritage Foundation and in media commentary helped to drum up conservative support and shape the narrative around the necessity of tax reform for economic prosperity.

On April 29, 2018, Stephen Moore strongly advocated for comprehensive tax reform in the United States, emphasizing the need for reduction in corporate tax rates and simplification of the tax code. Moore argued that such reforms would lead to enhanced economic growth, increased competitiveness of American businesses, and job creation. His advocacy played a significant role in rallying conservative support for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was passed later in 2018 and represented one of the most significant overhauls of the U.S. tax code in decades.

On March 15, 2019, President Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Stephen Moore to the Federal Reserve Board. Moore is a former Wall Street Journal editorial board member and a senior economist at the Heritage Foundation. This nomination came in the wake of Moore's long-standing advocacy for tax cuts and reduced government regulation. His nomination sparked controversy due to his non-traditional views and lack of formal economic training. If confirmed, Moore would have brought a distinctly political and ideological perspective to the Federal Reserve, which is typically composed of academically-trained economists.

On May 2, 2019, Stephen Moore withdrew his name from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board after facing bipartisan criticism. Moore's past writings and comments related to gender and economic policy drew significant scrutiny, leading to a loss of support among key Republican senators. His withdrawal marked a significant retreat for President Trump's effort to reshape the Federal Reserve with loyalists who shared his economic views. The controversy highlighted the difficulties faced by politically polarizing figures in securing nominations for traditionally nonpartisan roles.

On September 17, 2020, Stephen Moore was named one of President Donald Trump's economic advisors tasked with assisting the White House in shaping economic recovery strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a key proponent of supply-side economics, Moore focused on policies that advocated for tax relief, deregulation, and incentives for businesses to stimulate growth. His involvement in the administration's response to the economic challenges posed by the pandemic underlined the continuation of his efforts to influence national economic policy based on conservative economic principles.

On February 10, 2021, Stephen Moore co-founded the Free Enterprise Fund, an organization aimed at promoting free market principles and opposing government overreach. The Fund works on national policy issues focusing on economic freedoms and entrepreneurship, providing analysis and support for policies that foster economic growth and innovation. Moore's leadership in establishing this organization underscores his ongoing commitment to conservative economic ideals and his influence in shaping policy debates around government regulation and economic vitality.