West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin today called on Governor Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to publicly reject some of the most destructive provisions outlined in Project 2025, the controversial government reorganization plan drafted by former Trump administration officials. The provisions in question, include abolishing the Department of Homeland Security, privatizing Social Security, banning the abortion pill, and restricting overtime eligibility for American workers. Each of these provisions pose significant threats to the well-being and security of West Virginians and all Americans.
“Project 2025 represents a direct assault on the values, freedoms, and protections that West Virginians hold dear,” said Pushkin. “The abolition of the Department of Homeland Security would leave our nation vulnerable to acts of terrorism. Privatizing Social Security would undermine the financial security of millions of seniors and disabled individuals who rely on these benefits to survive. Banning the abortion pill is an extreme attack on women’s health and reproductive freedoms. And restricting overtime eligibility for American workers is a blatant attempt to undermine fair labor standards and the economic well-being of working families.”
Pushkin emphasized the importance of standing up against these dangerous proposals and called on Governor Justice and Attorney General Morrisey to demonstrate decisive leadership by explicitly and unequivocally rejecting them.
“As leaders of our state, Governor Justice and Attorney General Morrisey have a duty to protect the interests and rights of West Virginians,” Pushkin continued. “I urge them to take a stand against Project 2025 and its catastrophic objectives. West Virginia deserves leaders who will fight for the security, health, and economic well-being of all our citizens.”
Pushkin also highlighted the broader implications of Project 2025, warning that its adoption could set a dangerous precedent for the future of the country.
“This isn’t just about West Virginia; it’s about the direction our entire nation is heading,” said Pushkin. “We cannot allow radical proposals that threaten the foundation of our social and economic systems to go unchallenged. It is time for all of us to stand together and reject Project 2025 in its entirety.”
