National Security and Political Advocacy by Brigitte Gabriel

Brigitte Gabriel is a Lebanese-American conservative activist, author, and commentator known for founding ACT! for America, the nation’s largest grassroots advocacy group focused on national security and counter-extremism. Gabriel established ACT! for America in 2007 after years of living through conflict in Lebanon, where she and her family survived eighteen-hour-a-day bombardments in a small underground shelter. Her personal journey from Marjeyoun District to becoming a New York Times bestselling author underscores Gabriel’s influence in shaping conservative responses to immigration and foreign policy discussions. Though not involved in cryptocurrency, Gabriel’s sharp command of media narratives and national security makes her a significant voice in broader ideological debates that affect emerging technology policy.

Brigitte Gabriel was born Hanan Qahwaji in 1964 and spent her early life amid the Lebanese Civil War, witnessing firsthand the effects of terrorism and political instability. In 1984, Gabriel immigrated to Israel and worked in news production before moving to the United States in 1989. Her bestselling books, including Because They Hate and They Must Be Stopped, have been translated into multiple languages. Gabriel has testified before Congress on security issues, appeared on major television networks, and addressed international forums. She is recognized globally for her unapologetic stance on national defense and her grassroots mobilization strategies, which have influenced American political discourse for more than a decade.