Here is more from Politico:
The Truman National Security Project is in trouble.
The left-leaning network, formed in the heyday of the GEORGE W. BUSH-era war on terrorism to promote a more muscular Democratic foreign policy, is facing internal discontent and fundraising struggles, six current and former members told NatSec Daily.
For many years, Democrats viewed Truman as a prime organization for young national security professionals, especially because of the job networking opportunities it offered. Now some of its 2,000-odd members are questioning its relevance and wondering how much longer it can stick around.
The network has laid off several of its paid staff over the past year, according to three current members. This month, its CEO, TONY JOHNSON, stepped down after just a little more than a year. Truman’s revenue has not always kept pace with its expenses, publicly available tax forms show. Members say the group’s events and other offerings have slowed in recent years. One former member said he left because being part of the network was no longer worth the fees, which can run $250 or more annually.
Some members say the organization lacks a clear focus and mission.
“It has no reason to exist. What is its ethos? Where does it stand? What is its purpose?” said YOUSI FAZILI, who worked at the Defense Department during the Biden administration and has been a Truman member since 2021.
A Truman board member said the project, and a closely affiliated center, currently has no outstanding debt and are hoping to change their income streams to rely less on external funding.
Here is a link to the Truman National Security Project.
