In a move that underscores the enduring influence of the Trump administration's policies, two of its former officials, Joe Grogan and John Czwartacki, are set to launch Public Policy Solutions, a non-profit organization committed to promoting pragmatic policy solutions.
The organization aims to address some of the most pressing challenges the nation currently faces.
According to the Daily Caller, Grogan shared insights about the organization's mission in an interview conducted on Wednesday, a day before the official launch announcement.
He said, John and I worked on a broad range of issues. You know, for me, first in healthcare, but then as domestic policy advisor, I basically was touching upon all sorts of stuff, even if I wasnt lead on it. And John was at CFPB digging into a lot and at OMB and then at CFPB, communication, so he hit on everything.
Both Grogan and Czwartacki served in key roles during the first Trump administration. Grogan held the position of Associate Director for Health Policy at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before ascending to the role of Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council. Czwartacki, on the other hand, served as Communications Director at OMB and later as Chief Communications Officer at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Their professional collaboration did not end with their departure from the administration. Grogan revealed, We found ourselves talking about a really wide range of issues that are important to us many of which were informed by our first term experience. He emphasized their understanding of the current political and policy landscape, which they believe will be instrumental in advancing America first policies and influencing public opinion and legislative outcomes.
Grogan stated, I think weve got a good sense of what appeals to the MAGA electorate and what type of policy issues that appeal to policymakers in the White House and on Capitol Hill aligned with the presidents agenda. He added, Id also say its important to John and I to see that agenda succeed. Both of us devoted our lives to public policy and to, frankly, to making the United States as strong as it possibly can be.
Public Policy Solutions aims to set itself apart from other policy advocacy groups. Grogan explained, Not to sound arrogant about it, but there are a number of areas that we just felt like there wasnt anybody advocating effectively for them. A light touch on Artificial Intelligence, I think, is a good example, where for far too long, the doomsayers and the people terrified of AI, and not American innovators, were dominating the public policy space.
With Czwartacki's expertise in communications and Grogan's over 20 years of experience in public policy, the duo maintains close ties with key figures in the White House, including the president. We have a good sense of where the movements going and the type of issues that will resonate with the American people, Grogan asserted.
The organization plans to engage in policy at both the federal and state levels, with a strategy to continue supporting the America First agenda outside of government. Grogan outlined their primary concerns, Clearly were $34 trillion in debt. We have to get that under control, number one. We also need to get economic growth really moving and expand the zone of prosperity for the American peoplemore Americans prospering, more Americans economically secure. And of course, on national defense, we want to be protecting American citizens from all enemies, foreign and domestic.
Regarding their state-level approach, Grogan said, On the state level, youve got a mix of red states and blue states. Theyre gonna have some unique flavors, even in the red states, on the MAGA agenda. He added, But its a question of its 50 different legislatures, 50 different governors and there are a lot of states that are pursuing both good policies but also dumb policies. And of course, we want to push back on the dumb policies and amplify, celebrate, and encourage the states working on good policies.
Grogan also shared his views on the rise of one-size-fits-all policymaking and proposed a return to more locally-tailored solutions. The central planners [have] this idea that we can delegate a bunch of authority to expert bureaucrats in Washington D.C. and theyre going to solve all our problems that was really the view for far too long, he said. Were more of the view the classical view that problems are best solved locally. Power should be devolved, and people should be trusted. The American people should be trusted.
The organization also takes a firm stance on national sovereignty and individual liberty. At the same time, were unabashedly pro-USA exceptionalism and dont believe in sacrificing sovereignty to governmental bodies foreign governmental bodies or individual autonomy and sovereignty to bureaucrats in Washington D.C., Grogan stated.
Grogan hopes that Americans understand the organizations mission. That we want to be in this fight and contribute to help America prosper and help the White House mission to make America successful, make America great again, Grogan explained. Youve got seasoned policy people who are devoting a big chunk of time to supporting the country and supporting the policies that are going to make this country stronger.
This new venture by Grogan and Czwartacki is a testament to their commitment to the nation and the conservative principles that underpin their policy approach.
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