California House Democrats seeking to tie former President Trump to the ultra-conservative policy plan Project 2025 will hold a public hearing Tuesday to expose “its devastating impact on hardworking American taxpayers.”
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) founded the Stop Project 2025 task force in June, designating it as a “nerve center” to prevent what its members see as a “right-wing plot to undermine democracy.”
Democrats see drawing attention to Project 2025 as a winning electoral strategy. Numerous polls have shown that the detailed plan is unpopular with most voters.
In recent weeks, House Republicans have pursued their own campaign strategy, holding hearings and official events on the border crisis and illegal immigration in hopes of appealing to frustrated voters.
Trump has tried to distance himself from Project 2025. He has claimed that he does not know what it is or who is behind it, even though it was partly drafted by his former advisers. His campaign has its own political platform, called Agenda47.
Project 2025 was spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, with input from former Trump administration advisers. Proposals include disbanding the Department of Education, rolling back climate protections and deploying military forces to the southern border.
Tuesday’s hearing is scheduled to feature testimony from “everyday Americans” and explore the impact of proposals to criminalize abortion nationwide, raise taxes and cut Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Other members of the task force include Reps. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán (D-San Pedro) and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park).
