Letters from an American October 6, 2025
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Oct 7, 2025 Explore the intriguing dynamics of a federal shutdown strategy shaped by Russell Vogt, with deep ties to Project 2025's ambitious plans to reshape executive power. Dive into the public's growing backlash against steep government cuts and the political blame game surrounding layoffs. Discover the administration's controversial moves impacting healthcare, Medicaid, and Social Security disability evaluations. Plus, hear warnings from former DOJ officials about potential politicization and national security risks.
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Vogt's Plan To Elevate Presidential Power
- Russell Vogt has long promoted 'radical constitutionalism' to concentrate power in the presidency and dismantle the administrative state.
- His ideas informed Project 2025's plan to use the presidency and OMB to enforce sweeping ideological changes.
Project 2025 Operationalized Through OMB
- Vogt authored Project 2025 sections advocating aggressive executive use and leveraging OMB to remake agencies.
- The administration has since implemented illegal program cuts consistent with that blueprint.
Secret Pitch To Donors About Project 2025
- In 2024 Vogt secretly told donors Project 2025 was a ready blueprint of executive orders and memos for a second Trump term.
- He assured them Trump privately supported the plan despite public disavowal.