'It is not a threat – it is a promise': Rep. Pressley on 'hateful' Project 2025 agenda

A group of Congressional Democrats are joining forces in an effort to fight the far-right initiative known as Project 2025. Project 2025 is a policy plan to be enacted if Donald Trump returns to the White House -- crafted by the right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation and several former Trump administration officials. "Sunlight is the best disinfectant”, says Oversight member Democratic Representative Ayanna Pressley. She joins Ali Velshi to discuss her role in a new initiative to fight Project 2025 and why voters need to listen carefully to what the initiative’s creators are saying. “These extremists do not make threats, they make promises.”



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[LadawnGunyan]

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN PLANNING THIS FOR YEARS .

[docinparadise]

I love that representative Pressley is not ashamed of her Alopecia and doesn’t wear wigs to hide it. The autoimmune disease affects 7 million Americans and it is emotionally devastating, especially to women and little girls.

[hrcutz]

The heritage foundation has been planning this for years .

[BuzyBeeABC]

Targeting public education and women’s reproductive rights is targeting poor and middle class women and families. The wealthy and connected always have access to abortion whether it’s legal or not…Their children are not the ones attending public schools!

[dlcs]

Anyone who isn't afraid yet should go online and read this thing

[susiq]

A man who takes away another man's freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness. I am not truly free if I am taking away someone else's freedom, just as surely as I am not free when my freedom is taken from me. The oppressed and the oppressor alike are robbed of their humanity.

~Nelson Mandela

[nancyandrews]

“Shine a light” tremendous message Congresswoman Presley, love the look and your inspiring words. Women in Congress have so impressed me these recent years. You guys are going to take over, I might not live to see it but never give up you are so strong and give me hope. Thank you.

[e-spy]

WHAT??? He said abortion happens up to 3 days AFTER birth? Um, drug test, please!!!

[Mic.Stylez]

This should be breaking NEWS and put on EVERY social media website

[DexterDavis-pr]

Only way to solve this problem is vote

[vocallocal]

I have always said Heritage Foundation is a Fascist institution.

[doraglenjordon]

I couldn't agree with her more about expanding the court! Forget about unprecedented crap, Trump committing crimes as President is unprecedented. And supreme Court will really go rogue in his favor if he's elected

[studiosandi]

It is even more scary that so many Americans are willing to give a way they're freedom.

[anthonygriffin]

Its good to see Massachusetts State Representative Ayanna Pressley talking about the world of politics on a news outlet in the moment. 📺

[venturamaxwell]

I'm a Republican. And I don't understand why other republicans see abortion as an issue. That's a personal choice if someone wants to have an abortion That's none of my business.

[cristinesaunders]

I agree with Rep. Pressley! She is a true Democrat! She is a beautiful lady of note!

[thisismetoday]

Shout it from the rooftop!
People need to understand fully what is Project 2025.

[cristinesaunders]

I stand with Rep. Pressley! She is so right!

[DavidJ]

Project 2025 is the most anti-American thing I've ever heard of.

[DARWINZOO]

Thanks you Rep. Pressley! ❤❤
Oh I'm a Massachusetts resident ❤