Iowa Talking Points with Will Hurd
August 18, 2023
Will Hurd
Former U.S. Congressman, CIA Officer, 2024 Presidential Candidate
Will Hurd is a former three-term Republican Congressman from Texas and CIA clandestine officer who ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Known for his bipartisan approach and expertise in national security and technology, Hurd was one of the few Black Republicans in Congress during his tenure. He is the author of "American Reboot: An Idealist's Guide to Getting Big Things Done" and has been a prominent voice on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence policy.
Former Texas Congressman and CIA officer Will Hurd joined Jeff Stein and Rob Mudd at Mudd Studio 5 in Waterloo, Iowa for a one-hour conversation in front of a live studio audience. Hurd — one of the more moderate voices in the 2024 Republican presidential primary — brought a unique perspective shaped by his years in the CIA and three terms representing a Texas border district in Congress. The conversation covered national security, immigration, technology policy, and what a new generation of Republican leadership could look like.
