Summary
Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Russ Vought, an author of Project 2025, to discuss cutting federal agencies. This sparked criticism since Trump had previously distanced himself from Project 2025, a conservative plan to change the federal government. The meeting is scheduled amid a government shutdown with differing opinions between Democrats and Republicans on culpability.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump plans to meet with Russ Vought, a key figure in Project 2025, to discuss agency cuts.
- Project 2025 is a conservative blueprint to reshape the federal government.
- Trump previously denied involvement with Project 2025, calling parts of it "ridiculous."
- The meeting announcement comes during a government shutdown.
- Democrats and Republicans blame each other for the shutdown.
- Trump previously claimed to have no knowledge of Project 2025.
- Criticism arose because Trump had earlier distanced himself from the project.
