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Trump Appoints Michael Anton, Project 2025 Contributor, as State Department's Policy Planning Director

Dec 9, 2024, 12:27 AM

President Donald Trump has appointed Michael Anton, a Project 2025 contributor and the author of 'Flight 93 Election', as the new Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State. Anton, who previously served on the National Security Council during Trump's first term, brings an extensive background in government, the private sector, and academia to the role. His appointment was announced amidst ongoing discussions on key policy issues facing the administration, and it reflects Trump's strategy to fill key positions with individuals who have demonstrated loyalty and effectiveness in past roles.