U.S. Representative Mark Pocan confronted Russell Vought, a key figure in Project 2025 and current director of the Office of Management and Budget, about Donald Trump's adherence to the project's far-right agendas. During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Pocan questioned Vought on whether Trump's administration's actions, like abolishing the Department of Education and ending diversity and inclusion programs, were mere coincidences or indicative of a concerted effort to implement Project 2025's plans. Vought's attempts to distance the administration from the project were met with skepticism from both Democratic and Republican colleagues.
During the hearing, Pocan emphasized the direct correlation between Trump's policies and Project 2025's objectives, notably around education and diversity programs, challenging Vought's denial.
Vought was questioned on various administrative actions that align with Project 2025, including highly controversial measures like defunding educational programs and taking action against diversity initiatives.
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