A series of training videos for potential political appointees in a future Republican administration, created by the Project 2025 transition initiative, emphasize the need for increased political control over federal agencies without explicitly detailing plans for the federal civil service.

 Although the Trump administration has distanced itself from Project 2025's controversial policy guide, it continues to align with conservative goals, such as reviving the Schedule F initiative to convert federal workers to at-will employees. These training videos feature former officials discussing the importance of appointing more political appointees to ensure accountability and align with conservative values, while also expressing frustration with career civil servants. Despite some negative experiences shared, others noted that cooperation can occur once newcomers learn the government’s complexities.

Here is what is in the videos: