Democratic group launches opposition research effort on Trump administration
A major Democratic super PAC on Friday announced the launch of an opposition research and tracking effort intended to serve as a hub of information on President-elect Trump’s new administration and nominees for key posts.
American Bridge 21st Century unveiled what it dubbed “MAGAFiles,” which it said would keep the spotlight on Trump’s incoming government.
“Using our vast and effective opposition research apparatus, American Bridge 21st Century is prepared to ensure that none of these ideologues are able to escape scrutiny and that Americans are constantly reminded about the extremist actions taken by the Trump Administration,” the group said in a press release announcing the effort.
The “MAGAFiles” will focus on three distinct categories, the group said. The first will focus on vetting Trump’s nominees to government positions, including those not in the Cabinet.
It will also focus on scrutiny of how the new Trump administration uses government power, and on Trump allies at the federal and state level with an eye on the midterms.
The effort will be headed up by American Bridge 21st Century communications director Brandon Weathersby and research director Chad Smith, the group said.
Trump has quickly assembled a Cabinet consisting mainly of loyalists, including some with limited experience with the agencies they have been nominated to lead. Trump has tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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