Secret Training Videos of Project 2025

ProPublica and Documented have obtained a series of previously unreleased videos linked to Project 2025, showcasing conservative figures discussing strategies for future governance. Among the speakers is Bethany Kozma, a former deputy chief of staff at USAID, who minimizes the urgency of climate change and labels gender fluidity as “evil.” Another prominent voice, Katie Sullivan, a former acting assistant attorney general, criticizes President Biden's executive actions that established gender adviser roles across federal agencies. In a 2022 address, former President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the group behind Project 2025, asserting that they would lay the groundwork for a conservative agenda once the American public grants them a “colossal mandate.” Rick Dearborn, who played a key role in Trump’s 2016 transition, reflected on the challenges of staffing the administration, while Dan Huff, a former legal adviser, warned future appointees to brace for significant changes and potential backlash. The videos highlight a network of individuals closely associated with Trump’s administration, many of whom held influential positions across various federal agencies. They advocate for a proactive approach to governance, urging political appointees to assert their authority over career staff and prepare for resistance from those who may oppose a conservative agenda. The overarching message is one of vigilance against perceived threats from the left, with speakers encouraging future leaders to anticipate and counteract any efforts to undermine their initiatives.