Scott Glabe

Scott Glabe is General Counsel of Trump Media & Technology Group (which owns and operates the Truth Social platform), a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, and a member of the Claremont Institute’s Board of Directors. 

In addition to working as a lawyer in private practice, he has served in all three branches of the federal government and the military. Prior positions include Acting Under Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Associate Counsel to the President at the White House; Staff Director of the U.S. House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; law clerk to a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; and intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. 

Scott received a J.D. from Yale Law School, M.S. in Defense and Strategic Studies from Missouri State University, and A.B. in Government from Dartmouth College.  He and his wife have seven children.

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What is your current position?

General Counsel of Trump Media & Technology Group (which owns and operates the Truth Social platform), a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, and a Director of the Claremont Institute.

What inspired you to choose this career path?

I have long been interested in the law, national security, and the conservative movement. I feel privileged to be able to pursue all of those interests simultaneously.

How did you hear about the Claremont Institute?

As memory serves, my initial introduction to Claremont was a lunchtime lecture on the Lincoln-Douglas debates by Matt Spalding over two decades ago, while I was an intern at the Heritage Foundation.

What is your fondest memory of the Claremont Institute?

I enjoyed the espirit de corps, both during the fellowships and after.

There are all sorts of educational programs out there for current and rising conservative professionals. What do you think makes the Claremont Institute’s Fellowships unique?

Claremont is dedicated to building a great community, and over the past decade has distinguished itself in applying ancient ideas to present circumstances.

Who would it be, why, and what would you discuss, if you could have a conversation with an American Founder, or any great thinker?

While not a Founder, Andrew Jackson’s public life spanned from the American Revolution (in which he was a prisoner of war) to the early run-up to the Civil War (during which time he remained an adamant proponent of the Union). I would enjoy hearing from him about these experiences, including how he challenged the entrenched elites of his era.

Who was more important for their time, George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Why?

Washington set the stage for all that followed, including Lincoln’s reclamation of Founding-era principles.

What would the artifact be, if you could hold one piece of history from the early founding of our country, and why?

When they were younger, my kids were fascinated with George Washington’s false teeth on display at Mount Vernon.

What do the words “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” mean to you?

In this season, they mean the opportunity to peacefully and freely fashion and implement a vision of the good for yourself and your family.

What qualities do you believe will make outstanding statesmen/women in this century?

Based on my experiences, key qualities include competence, judgment, and especially courage.

What book, speech, or movie has left a lasting impression and why?

Justice Clarence Thomas’s speech at Claremont’s 1999 Lincoln Day dinner, entitled “The Virtue of Practical Wisdom,” remains a favorite for its statesman’s take on prudence and principle.

I also share Michael Anton’s appreciation for Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas’s The Wise Men as a character-driven introduction to post-World War II U.S. foreign policy.

Do you have a favorite quote? Why does it resonate with you?

Dwight Eisenhower said that “plans are worthless, but planning is everything,” which resonates because it is (generally) true!

What brings you peace of mind at the end of a stressful day?

I appreciate a brief moment’s quiet with my wife to reflect on the day and prepare for the next one.

And finally …

You were in the same Lincoln Fellowship class as Charlie Kirk. Would you share a few thoughts on how Charlie’s work, life, and the unthinkable tragedy have impacted you?

Literally thousands of people knew Charlie better than I did, but I found him earnest, accessible, and eager to learn, as well as a man of genuine faith. Also, in our very first conversation, he shared an insight that informed my subsequent decision to join Trump Media. I am confident that Charlie’s life and work will leave a lasting legacy in this world – and beyond.