Trump administration installs Project 2025 author at Interior’s internal watchdog, Democrat alleges
Summary
The Trump administration placed Dennis, a former White House official and author of a Republican policy plan called Project 2025, into a leadership role at the Interior Department's internal watchdog office. A House Democrat, Rep. Jared Huffman, expressed concern that this watchdog is meant to operate independently.Key Facts
- Dennis previously worked in the White House.
- He wrote the Project 2025 policy playbook for Republicans.
- He was appointed to a key position in the Interior Department's internal watchdog office.
- The internal watchdog monitors the Department’s activities and should be independent.
- House Democrat Jared Huffman criticized the appointment for potentially hurting watchdog independence.
- Jared Huffman is the ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee.
- The Interior Department manages public lands and natural resources.
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