Like Obama, Trump launches outside political group

Published January 30, 2017 7:39pm ET



President Trump on Monday launched a political nonprofit organization to gin up grassroots support for his agenda and to pressure wavering lawmakers in Congress.

“Amerca First Policies” is similar to “Organizing for America,” the outside political group run by former President Barack Obama while he was in office. In announcing the group, the focus was put on issue advocacy and voter empowerment. But the organization also is expected to advertise against Democrats on Capitol Hill — and even Republicans — who oppose Trump’s agenda.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.