And to effectively quantify the scope of the involvement from Trump’s orbit, CNN decided to review a series of online biographies, LinkedIn profiles, and news mentioning over 1,000 people listed on published directories for the 110 organizations on Project 2025’s advisory board, but also the 200-plus names credited with working on “Mandate for Leadership.”
All in all, CNN discovered almost 240 people with deep ties to both Project 2025 and to Trump, covering almost every aspect of his time in politics and the White House- from day-to-day foot soldiers in Washington to the highest levels of his government. The number is also likely higher because plenty of individuals’ online resumes weren’t even available.
