Inside Project 2025: Unveiling the Secrets of Elite Training Videos

Project 2025, a controversial initiative designed to prepare a conservative administration for a potential future under Donald Trump, continues to evolve amidst challenges and criticisms. Despite the recent exit of its director and backlash from Democratic groups, the project’s strategy to recruit and train political appointees remains firmly in place.

One key feature of this initiative is a collection of over 14 hours of training videos, recently made accessible to investigators, including ProPublica. These videos, part of the Project 2025 Presidential Administration Academy, cover various topics, from government operations to methods for bypassing bureaucratic obstacles.

Among the advice shared in these videos is a stark directive from Bethany Kozma, a former Trump administration official, who advises future appointees to remove any reference to climate change from federal discourse. She characterizes the climate change movement as a tactic of population control, insisting that a newly elected conservative president should eradicate such mentions entirely.

Further, Katie Sullivan, another key speaker in the videos, condemns the Biden administration’s initiatives to promote gender inclusivity within federal agencies, calling for a complete dismantling of policies aimed at supporting gender equality. These statements reflect the broader aims of Project 2025 to reshape government policies significantly.

Despite Trump’s attempts to distance himself from Project 2025, claiming ignorance of its inner workings, recordings and commentary reveal his connections to key figures within the project. Evidence from past events indicates that Trump openly supported the groundwork laid by Project 2025, aligning his future agenda with its objectives.

The project’s 887-page document, “Mandate for Leadership,” outlines sweeping policy changes, such as the elimination of the Department of Education and significant cuts to Medicaid. Critics from the Democratic camp have labeled these plans as extreme, citing the entrenched interests of those involved with the project, many of whom have direct ties to Trump.

The training also addresses the challenges faced by the Trump administration, specifically staffing difficulties during its initial phase. Rick Dearborn, a participant in the project, emphasizes the need for candidates to be well-prepared for the rigors of public service, contrasting the current climate with that of the previous administration.

Future appointees are advised to look out for possible obstruction from career bureaucrats who may resist their initiatives. Tactics discussed include empowering political staff and limiting bureaucratic access to decision-makers, echoing a broader strategy to streamline operations within a conservative framework.

The videos provide insights not only into policy proposals but also into overcoming challenges in governmental procedures. Participants are cautioned about the more extensive implications of their roles and the importance of adhering to conservative principles within a potentially hostile environment.

As Project 2025 develops, its impact on future governance remains a significant point of contention, with both support and vehement opposition shaping the dialogue surrounding this initiative.