Summary

The Heritage Foundation, a key architect of Project 2025, is spending $1 million to pressure Republican senators into confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, despite concerns over his views on women in combat and allegations of misconduct.

Project 2025, a conservative blueprint tied to Donald Trump’s incoming administration, aims to reshape the federal government by reclassifying jobs to ease firings and curtailing agencies.

Heritage President Kevin Roberts framed Trump’s second term as pivotal for advancing conservative priorities, aligning with groups like the America First Policy Institute.

Debate over Hegseth highlights tensions within the GOP.

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    4 months ago

    “Spending $1mil to pressure…”

    And how does money pressure them, here? C’mon, say it’s not a bribe, I dare you.

    Lord the U.S. is a shithole.

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      4 months ago

      It’s not a bribe, it’s a gratuity. No wonder Trump wants to eliminate tax on tips, it’s how GOP politicians make money.

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    4 months ago

    Someone needs to tell them he’s with Project 2025! Republicans TOLD ME they knew NOTHING about Project 2025 and Didn’t even LIKE it!

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    4 months ago

    Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts said Thursday that his group will spend $1 million to pressure senators unwilling to back Pete Hegseth

    How exactly? He is spending it on what? Attack ads against Republicans?