Democrats Call for Meeting on Project 2025 with Heritage Foundation

In a significant political development, at least 38 Democratic members of Congress have sent a letter to the president of the Heritage Foundation, urging a meeting to discuss Project 2025 and its undisclosed fourth pillar, the “180-Day Playbook.” The lawmakers expressed growing concerns that Project 2025, described by its proponents as "a second American revolution," poses a serious threat to various democratic values, including reproductive rights, public education, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Project 2025 is a comprehensive 922-page document outlining controversial policy proposals aimed at guiding a future conservative administration. Among its proposals are plans to expand presidential powers, eliminate key federal departments, and restrict access to reproductive health services. As the presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump intensify, the project has attracted increasing scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers. The letter, spearheaded by Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Jared Huffman, emphasizes the need for transparency regarding the “180-Day Playbook,” which is intended to outline actions for the first 180 days of a new administration. The lawmakers argue that the public deserves access to this information to evaluate its implications fully. Despite the urgency expressed by the Democrats, no Republican lawmakers have joined the call for transparency. The Heritage Foundation has yet to respond to the letter or the growing controversy surrounding Project 2025, which has become a focal point in the ongoing political discourse as the election season approaches.