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Project 2025 is a controversial right-wing agenda aiming to train political appointees for a potential future Trump administration, featuring extensive video content focused on conservative strategies to counteract government bureaucracy and liberal policies. The project has received significant criticism from Democratic groups and Trump himself has tried to distance from it, although many involved have connections to his previous administration. The training emphasizes avoiding liberal judicial roadblocks, eradicating climate change and gender fluidity references, and utilizing conservative media to communicate their agenda.
Project 2025, a right-wing policy agenda aimed at the next presidential administration, continues training political appointees to combat deep state bureaucracy despite losing its director and facing criticism from Democrats and Trump. The program’s core includes dozens of videos for the Project 2025 Presidential Administration Academy, with 23 videos totaling over 14 hours of content.
These videos train future appointees on governance, avoiding embarrassing Freedom of Information Act disclosures, and ensuring conservative policies withstand legal challenges. Content ranges from routine advice to strategies for radically transforming the federal government.
In one video, conservative activist Bethany Kozma downplays climate change and calls the movement to combat it a ploy to “control people.” She says, “If the American people elect a conservative president, his administration will have to eradicate climate change references from everywhere.”
In the same video, Kozma calls gender fluidity “evil,” while Katie Sullivan, a former DOJ official, criticizes Biden’s gender adviser positions and equity plans. Sullivan says, “That position has to be eradicated, as well as all task forces and equity plans.”
Trump claims ignorance of Project 2025 despite previously praising it and having ties with its leaders. A review of the videos shows that 29 of the 36 speakers have worked with Trump. These videos, recorded before Paul Dans’ recent resignation, are referenced on the project’s website.
The Heritage Foundation, leading Project 2025, declined to comment. Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, featured in one video, reiterated that Agenda 47 is the campaign’s official policy agenda.
Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership” outlines a vision to eliminate the Department of Education, cut Medicaid, reclassify civil servants for easier replacement, increase presidential control over the DOJ, and restrict abortion access.
Critics label the project’s agenda as “extreme” and “authoritarian,” highlighting its deep connections to Trump. Noah Bookbinder of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington says, “Trump’s attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 have always been disingenuous.”
Speakers in these videos acknowledge past staffing challenges and offer lessons learned. Rick Dearborn, a former Trump deputy chief of staff, emphasizes the importance of establishing a robust personnel database for future administrations.
Dan Huff, a former White House adviser, advises future appointees to be ready for significant changes and potential backlash. “If you’re afraid of future employment prospects or social harm, sit this one out,” he says.
‘Eradicate Climate Change References’
Project 2025 experts discuss regulatory and policy changes for a future Republican administration. In one video, Kozma claims climate change is a cover for population control. Katie Sullivan advocates removing critical race theory from public education, despite federal limitations in curriculum decisions.
David Burton from the Heritage Foundation urges future appointees to work in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to help roll back regulations. He suggests increasing OIRA’s staffing to “police regulatory actions” effectively.
Spencer Chretien, Project 2025’s associate director, addresses the tension in filling all appointee slots, arguing it’s crucial for implementing conservative changes.
A Trump Government-in-Waiting
Video speakers avoid explicitly siding with Trump, instead referring to a future “conservative president.” Many speakers have served Trump in various capacities. They warn future appointees to expect hostility in government and media. Max Primorac, a former USAID deputy administrator, and Kristen Eichamer, former NASA deputy press secretary, discuss the challenges and false narratives faced during Trump’s administration.
Outthinking ‘the Left’
The videos cover regulatory processes, media engagement, presidential transitions, and security clearances. Roger Severino, a former HHS official, advises meticulous adherence to federal procedures to withstand legal challenges. He warns about left-wing attempts to block conservative agendas.
Tips include empowering political staff, limiting access to calendars, and avoiding written communication that could be obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Alexei Woltornist advises focusing on conservative media to reach voters. Tom Jones recommends avoiding paper trails for sensitive communications.
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