Letters from an American January 28, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025 Delve into the political dynamics of the upcoming presidential campaign and the sweeping plans from right-wing institutions to reshape governance. Discover the risks posed to civil service integrity by controversial measures aimed at consolidating power. Unearth the alarming shifts in oversight that threaten constitutional order and affect vital domestic programs. Finally, explore recent congressional disputes over federal funding and the media's crucial role in holding power accountable.
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Project 2025's Goals
- Trump's Project 2025, revealed during the 2024 campaign, aimed to dismantle the civil service.
- It sought to install loyalists and impose Christian nationalism, mirroring Viktor Orban's Hungary model.
Schedule F and Buyouts
- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) revived Trump's 'Schedule F,' stripping civil service protections.
- A buyout email blast to federal workers mirrored Elon Musk's approach at Twitter.
DOJ Firings and Intimidation
- Trump fired DOJ lawyers involved in his past prosecutions, claiming a 'weaponization of government'.
- This move aimed to intimidate other federal employees into loyalty.