Former President Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, the handbook for a new conservative government written by several right-wing think tanks. It comes as Democrats double down on messaging tying Trump directly to the playbook ahead of the November election.
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Key Terms
- think tank - a group of experts brought together, usually by a government, to develop ideas on a particular subject and to make suggestions for action
- stump speech - a speech that a politician makes in different places in order to get political support
- civil servant - someone who works for the government (not military)
Discussion Questions
- Who are the key authors of Project 2025?
- Where did these key authors previously serve?
- What does Project 2025 propose?
- When does this year's presidential election take place?
- Why do Donald Trump and the individuals behind Project 2025 want to overhaul the Department of Justice?
Focus Questions
How does the recent Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity affect Project 2025?
Media literacy: Do you think a political party should be able to influence the decisions that the Department of Justice makes?
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