Amanda Carpenter

Amanda Carpenter

Keynote Speaker: Political Journalist & Author; Former Communications Director for Sen. Ted Cruz; CNN Contributor

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Amanda Carpenter Biography

Amanda Carpenter is an author, journalist, political advisor, and speechwriter with a career spanning Capitol Hill, national media, and civic advocacy. Carpenter began her career as a congressional correspondent for Human Events before joining Townhall.com as its national political reporter. While attending Ball State University, she won the All America Debate Championship, an early indicator of her rhetorical skills. She later joined The Washington Times, where she wrote a daily column called Hot Button, covering political and cultural issues.

Carpenter transitioned from journalism to government communications, serving as communications director for Senator Ted Cruz and previously as senior communications advisor and speechwriter to Senator Jim DeMint. In these roles, she crafted op-eds, speeches, talking points, briefing papers, and materials on topics including economics, healthcare, foreign affairs, and constitutional matters. She led the #MakeDCListen speech and campaign for Cruz, which was recognized by pollster Frank Luntz for its political impact. Roll Call featured her in a front-page profile, highlighting her influence on social media among Capitol Hill staffers.

After her tenure on Capitol Hill, Carpenter returned to journalism and became a prominent voice in political commentary. She contributed to CNN’s election coverage and served as a CNN contributor. Her writing has appeared in Politico, The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review, Refinery29, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan. Politico named her among the top five best new TV pundits. Carpenter is recognized for her willingness to critique her own political background, including her public criticism of Donald Trump and his treatment of women.

Carpenter is the author of two books on American politics: "The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy's Dossier on Hillary Clinton," which examines conflicts of interest related to the Clinton Global Initiative, and "Gaslighting America: Why We Love It When Trump Lies to Us," which explores political communication and misinformation. She has appeared as a speaker at Politicon and TexasTribfest, interviewed authors on C-SPAN’s BookTV, and guest-hosted "The View". Carpenter has also served as a University of Chicago Institute of Politics Visiting Fellow.

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Amanda Carpenter Videos

Protect Democracy with Amanda Carpenter
After Words with Amanda Carpenter, "Gaslighting" - YouTube
Amanda Carpenter: A conservative woman taking on Trump ...

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What topics does Amanda Carpenter speak about?

Amanda Carpenter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Republican, Conservative, Political, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Influential Women.

Where does Amanda Carpenter travel from?

Amanda Carpenter generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Amanda Carpenter?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Amanda Carpenter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Amanda Carpenter for your next private or corporate function.

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Amanda Carpenter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Republican and Conservative. The estimated speaking fee range to book Amanda Carpenter for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Amanda Carpenter generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kim Klacik, Anna Escobedo Cabral and Debra Maggart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Amanda Carpenter for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/06/2026.

Amanda Carpenter Videos

Protect Democracy with Amanda Carpenter
After Words with Amanda Carpenter, "Gaslighting" - YouTube
Amanda Carpenter: A conservative woman taking on Trump ...
  • How do I book Amanda Carpenter to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Amanda Carpenter for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Amanda Carpenter, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Amanda Carpenter or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Amanda Carpenter for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Amanda Carpenter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Amanda Carpenter are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Amanda Carpenter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Amanda Carpenter speak about?

    Amanda Carpenter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Republican, Conservative, Political, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Influential Women.
  • Where does Amanda Carpenter travel from?

    Amanda Carpenter generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Amanda Carpenter?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Amanda Carpenter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Amanda Carpenter for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Amanda Carpenter or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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