At the White House with Ambassador Monica Crowley, U.S. Chief of Protocol – a role most people don’t realize is CRUCIAL to diplomacy.

Crowley sets the stage for President Trump’s meetings with world leaders, creating the environment where real deals and peace talks happen. And here’s the kicker: her job today is strikingly similar to Benjamin Franklin’s in France during the Revolution. Just as Franklin smoothed the way at dinner tables in Paris to secure weapons, alliances, and money for America’s survival – Monica is doing the same kind of “soft power” diplomacy in 2025. Different century, same mission: make foreign leaders feel welcome, lower tensions, and help the President keep America safe and strong. Watch @CaraCastronuova full White House interview with @MonicaCrowley – and see why she told her: “You’re basically Benjamin Franklin, except in the modern day”