Biden's latest effort makes Project 2025 an imperative for the next Republican Administration
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 is more important than ever.
In January, I wrote a piece about the importance of The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, an effort to craft a governing agenda for the next Republican Administration and put the right people in place to implement that agenda on Day One.
Writing for The Heritage Foundation’s Daily Signal, Fred Lucas sounds the alarm on an effort by the Biden Administration to further entrench the “Deep State” — unelected bureaucrats who serve regardless of which party occupies the White House:
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would further entrench unelected federal bureaucrats from accountability to President Joe Biden or his elected successors.
Key to the new rule from the Office of Personnel Management is the effective “grandfathering” of federal employees into their current category of employment, making it harder for a future president to issue an executive order like the one that then-President Donald Trump signed in October 2020 to rein in the bureaucracy.
The Biden administration's proposed rule to entrench these bureaucrats raises concerns about accountability and the ability of future presidents to enact their policies effectively. In this context, The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 gains immense importance as a strategic response to these challenges.
The Biden Administration's Rule: A Threat to Executive Authority
The proposed rule from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) effectively "grandfathers" federal employees into their current positions, making it difficult for future presidents to make significant changes. This move limits executive authority and undermines the ability of elected officials to implement policies aligned with their electoral mandate. It establishes a precedent where entrenched bureaucrats can impede or delay policy changes, regardless of the administration in power.
Project 2025: Shaping Conservative Governance
Against this backdrop, Project 2025 emerges as a proactive strategy to shape the future of conservative governance in America. Spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation and supported by a broad coalition of conservative organizations, Project 2025 focuses on four key pillars:
A Comprehensive Policy Agenda: Project 2025 aims to develop a robust conservative policy agenda across various sectors, ensuring that conservative principles guide the nation's direction.
Strategic Personnel Placement: Central to the project is the selection and placement of skilled conservatives in key positions, ensuring the effective implementation of the agenda.
Focused Training: Emphasizing the importance of training, Project 2025 prepares a future workforce capable of navigating and leading within the federal government.
A Strategic Playbook: With a 180-day playbook, the project ensures a swift and effective start for the next conservative administration, avoiding delays and obstacles.
Why Project 2025 Matters in the Biden Era
The Biden administration's efforts to entrench unelected bureaucrats highlight the urgent need for a strong conservative counter-movement. Project 2025 provides a structured and strategic platform for conservatives to make a tangible impact, countering the potential hindrances posed by bureaucratic entrenchment.
By restoring Trump's Schedule F and advocating for executive authority in personnel decisions, Project 2025 aligns with the principles of accountable governance and effective policymaking. It represents a unified effort of conservatives across the country to uphold democratic processes and ensure that elected officials can fulfill their responsibilities without undue hindrance.
A Call to Action
Project 2025 is a crucial movement to safeguard conservative governance principles. Conservatives must educate themselves about the project, participate in policy discussions, support conservative candidates, and contribute financially to organizations involved in Project 2025.
The time to act is now, ensuring that come 2025, conservatives are prepared to lead with a vision that advances long-term conservative governance that benefits all Americans.