Morning Wire Exclusive: Trump’s Second Term Strategy | Sunday Extra
Apr 21, 2024
John McEntee, former assistant to President Trump and founder of The Right Stuff, lays out crucial insights into Project 2025’s strategy for a potential second Trump term. He discusses the essential role of personnel management in overcoming bureaucratic hurdles and how a well-structured team can support a conservative agenda. McEntee emphasizes the importance of recruiting qualified appointees and navigating the complexities of federal bureaucracy, which could significantly impact governance in a future administration.
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McEntee's Role in the Trump Administration
- John McEntee describes his role in the Trump administration, including being the president's body man and director of the personnel office.
- He clarifies that they focused on preparing for a second term by strategically positioning personnel, rather than mass firings.
Project 2025's Goal
- Project 2025 at the Heritage Foundation focuses on planning for a successful conservative administration if Trump wins the election.
- McEntee emphasizes the importance of having a prepared team to avoid the 'dog that catches the car' scenario.
Training Political Appointees
- Train potential political appointees on navigating bureaucracy, media pressure, and inter-agency coordination.
- This preparation ensures effective governance from the start of a new administration.