The leaked conservative training videos from the Project 2025 presidential transition project have shed light on the plans and strategies of former Trump administration officials for the next Republican president. These videos, obtained and published by ProPublica and Documented, offer hours of guidance aimed at shaping the upcoming administration. One key aspect highlighted in these videos is the need to eradicate references to climate change from all government communications and documents.
Former Trump administration official Bethany Kozma, who served as deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development, emphasized the importance of removing climate change language from all government agencies. In the training video titled “Hidden Meanings: The Monsters in the Attic,” Kozma and former Trump Justice Department official Katie Sullivan provide tips on identifying and eliminating progressive language, scrutinizing staff compositions for problematic terms, and ensuring clarity of conservative intentions.
During Trump’s presidency, there were numerous instances of climate change references being altered or removed from government reports and websites. This push to eradicate climate change references aligns with President Trump’s promise to reverse President Biden’s climate change policies and prioritize domestic energy production.
The Heritage Foundation, which organized the Project 2025 presidential blueprint, did not respond to requests for comment on the leaked videos. The training videos also offer advice on how political appointees can navigate the federal bureaucracy, push back against career employees, and apply for administration positions.
Spencer Chretien, who worked in Trump’s White House to recruit political appointees, provided guidance to job seekers in a separate Project 2025 video. He emphasized the importance of networking, following the law, and aligning with the president’s vision to be considered for a political appointment. Chretien also highlighted the need for appointees to be based in Washington D.C. and familiarize themselves with the Plum Book, a publication listing political appointments.
The leaked training videos from Project 2025 provide insight into the strategies and priorities of former Trump administration officials for the next Republican president. The emphasis on eradicating climate change references, navigating the federal bureaucracy, and aligning with the president’s vision underscores the importance of political appointees in shaping government policies and initiatives. As the presidential campaign heats up, these videos offer a glimpse into the potential agenda of a future Republican administration.