Kentucky鈥檚 former attorney general said in a news release Wednesday that he鈥檚 excited for the new role.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to serve as the CEO of the 1792 Exchange, where I will continue meaningful work to put an end to the anti-American ESG agenda that threatens to take over our corporations and change the fabric of our country,鈥� Cameron, a Republican, said.
is a to steer U.S. companies toward 鈥渘eutrality鈥� on ideological issues.
Its and philanthropies from 鈥渨oke corporations" that use environment, social and governance (ESG) policies 鈥渢o pressure companies to comply with progressive objectives.鈥�
Last year, the 1792 Exchange released a 鈥淪potlight Report,鈥� which offered an analysis of over 2,500 companies, assessing their corporate social behavior and 鈥渢heir likelihood to cancel customers, suppliers, or employees for their political or religious beliefs.鈥�
Cameron said the new role aligns with his belief in preserving freedom as a Constitutional right.
鈥淲e will shine a bright light on those whose ideological agendas seek to dismantle American freedom and prosperity,鈥� he said in the news release. 鈥淲e will stop investment management firms, elected officials, and corporate interests from using other people鈥檚 money to advance their radical political agendas.鈥�
Cameron echoed his dedication to protecting First Amendment rights and combatting 鈥榳oke鈥� ideologies during his term as attorney general. He lost his 2023 bid for governor against Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear. Russell Coleman, also a Republican, was sworn in as Kentucky鈥檚 newest attorney general on Monday.
In May 2023, Cameron led 19 states in to urge JPMorgan Chase to stop its 鈥渄iscriminatory practices鈥� he said were aimed at conservative stakeholders for their religious and political beliefs.
Cameron also secured , which prohibited gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, among other measures. , Cameron said he would defend the bill to further protect children from 鈥渢he influences of leftist activists and radical gender ideology.鈥�
The 1792 Exchange founder, Nathan Estruth, said Cameron鈥檚 experience will be an asset to the organization.
鈥淚 simply cannot imagine a more capable and qualified chief executive to help us safeguard free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise,鈥� he said about Cameron.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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