1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The Trump administration appears to be enacting policies and staffing decisions aligned with the aims of Project 2025, a proposal to radically remake the federal workforce by 2025. While the President claims ignorance of Project 2025, his actions indicate an intention to implement its goals through unilateral executive authority. By firing independent oversight officials and watchdogs meant to prevent abuses of power, the administration is compromising crucial accountability mechanisms designed to protect against corruption and overreach by the federal government. Representatives must take action to scrutinize these concerning efforts that undermine democratic norms and good governance principles