Dismantling Modern-Day Slavery: How the Trump Administration and the CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking Are Driving Results

The one-year anniversary of President Trump's inauguration and return to the White House offers an opportunity to reflect on the tireless efforts undertaken by his administration and the CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking to end modern-day slavery. 

From day one, the Trump Administration has prioritized securing America's borders, dismantling cartel networks, and stopping the flow of drugs and criminals into our country—all critical components in the fight against human trafficking. Through strategic policy initiatives, groundbreaking legislation, and unprecedented collaboration between the Trump Administration and the CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking, the past year has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the vulnerable and holding perpetrators accountable.

CPAC made history by hosting a White House roundtable on Combating Human Trafficking in partnership with the Trump Administration. This landmark event brought together an unprecedented coalition of survivors, experts, advocates, attorney generals, law enforcement, and conservative leaders to forge a united coalition against modern-day slavery. By creating a platform where diverse voices could collaborate on solutions, this roundtable established a blueprint for the kind of partnerships necessary to root out human trafficking. The strategies gathered from this historic roundtable have informed policy decisions and strengthened the nationwide response to this ongoing crisis.

During the CPAC International Summit Against Human Trafficking, the Trump Administration emphasized its commitment to tackling the systemic roots of human trafficking by providing strategies to disrupt trafficking networks. Key leaders, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan, participated alongside representatives from the Department of State and Department of Justice, demonstrating both the urgency of the crisis and the seriousness with which the Trump Administration approaches ending modern-day slavery. Their outlined strategies underscored the administration's understanding that securing America's borders and disrupting criminal networks are essential to preventing human trafficking at its source. This summit provided a crucial forum for coordinating efforts across federal agencies and establishing clear strategies.

The CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking partnered with the Trump Administration and members of Congress to pass critical legislation representing a turning point in the fight against human trafficking by protecting children from predators online. The CPAC-endorsed REPORT Act mandated that big tech companies take concrete steps to report and combat predators on their platforms. Signed by President Trump with the strong support of First Lady Melania Trump, this legislation marked the first major step in holding technology platforms accountable for protecting children online. By requiring these powerful corporations to actively participate in preventing exploitation, the REPORT Act closed a dangerous gap that traffickers had long exploited to prey on vulnerable youth.

The passing of the CPAC-drafted Trafficking Survivors Relief Act represents another significant achievement in the fight for victims. This historic legislation represents a survivor-centered approach to combating human trafficking, recognizing that true justice requires not only the prosecution of traffickers but also the support and relief for those who have suffered exploitation. President Trump directly mentioned both the REPORT Act and the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act in his statement on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, affirming the administration's commitment to comprehensive solutions that address both prevention and recovery.

Reflecting on the historic first year of President Trump's second term, the partnership with the CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking has produced concrete results for victims. Through targeted border security measures, federal engagement strategies, and the passing of the REPORT Act and the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, this collaboration has strengthened both prevention and enforcement efforts, advancing survivor-centered justice. This historic collaboration reflects a commitment to combating human trafficking that addresses the crisis at its source, holding perpetrators accountable, and ensuring survivors are no longer left behind.