The $20M project to build a Trump army

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 THE LATEST A right-wing think tank is building a MAGA army for a future Trump administration By Zeeshan Aleem Earlier this year we learned that the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank in Washington, is spearheading a project to staff a future Trump administration with tens of thousands of pre-vetted appointees, who would be tasked with "dismantling the administrative state from day one." On Monday, Axios published details about what the vetting process looks like, and it appears custom-tailored to generate an army of mindless Trump loyalists. Heritage's initiative, called Project 2025, has a reported budget of over $20 million, and it is designed to help Trump transform the federal government overnight if he wins the 2024 election. During his first term, Trump was routinely hamstrung in executing policies and abusing power because he either failed to fill key bureaucratic positions or he was foiled by resistant appointees. This time Trump allies are focused on gutting the federal government's existing bureaucracy and replacing it with sycophants.    This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES HAYES BROWN House Democrats won big in the latest spending showdown Speaker Mike Johnson wouldn't have succeeded in his first big test without Democrats saving the day — again. Read more. STEVE BENEN D.C. attorney general rejects requests from Jim Jordan and James Comer If recent history is any guide, Jordan and Comer will be reluctant to take 'no' for an answer. Read more. JA'HAN JONES The MAGA movement is causing money problems for GOPers  There's new evidence indicating MAGA Republicans are placing a strain on local Republicans' finances heading into 2024. Read more. ERIC GARCIA These workers make less than minimum wage. Even worse, they can't strike. One group has not reaped the benefits of labor's growing power: workers with disabilities. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR IDF says it is carrying out an operation at Al-Shifa hospital THE LAST WORD Lawrence: Fani Willis says she's aiming for 'top of the ladder' in RICO case THE REIDOUT 'Grievance against McCarthy was personal': Khanna on new GOP speaker passing funding bill with Dems CHRIS JANSING REPORTS GOP senator tries to fight Teamsters president, Bernie Sanders intervenes MORE FROM MSNBC On Sunday, MSNBC Films presents "Periodical," a new documentary that takes an honest and entertaining look at menstruation and menopause in an effort to smash historical stigmas. Watch "Periodical," Sunday at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock. In the latest episode of "How to Win 2024," former President Trump's rivals took aim at each other in the third Republican debate while the ex-president mocked them from afar, and Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri break it all down. Plus, Senator Tim Kaine joins to discuss Democrats' big wins on election night and what the party needs to do to win in 2024. Listen now.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE