By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Previously distancing himself from the conservative policy plan Project 2025, President Trump has now announced he will meet with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, a key figure in the plan, to discuss which “Democrat Agencies” to cut. This shift marks a departure from his prior disavowals of the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint, which proposes significant changes to the federal government, including cuts to the federal workforce and expanding executive powers. Despite Trump’s past claims of not knowing about Project 2025, his administration has already implemented several of its proposals. Now, in the midst of a government shutdown, Trump is further aligning his actions with Project 2025’s goals, with plans to cut funding and eliminate federal employees.
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Trump Is No Longer Denying Support for Project 2025: What to Know
Well, here we are. The news everyone saw coming, but some still seemed hesitant to fully accept: Trump is no longer denying his support for Project 2025. It’s a “we told you so” moment, frankly. Many of us, repeatedly, have been sounding the alarm about this agenda. Now that the man himself is openly embracing it, the silence from some corners seems deafening. The press, for all its talk of objectivity, has been remarkably slow to connect the dots, seemingly waiting for permission to acknowledge what was obvious. It raises serious questions about their role in enabling the current political trajectory.
From the start, it was plain as day that Trump’s actions were following the Project 2025 playbook. The dismantling of the federal workforce, the expansion of executive power – these were not accidental occurrences. They were deliberate steps, carefully planned and executed. Yet, the mainstream media, or a significant portion of it, seemed reluctant to call it out. Why the hesitation? Why wait until Trump gives the green light to report the obvious? It’s a frustrating reality, and one that fuels the perception of the press as an enabler of the political machine, or even worse.
The core of the issue, of course, lies in the character of the man himself. Trump has a long history of lying, a pattern of behavior that stretches back decades. From land values to unpaid debts, his words have consistently been divorced from reality. And yet, people still vote for him. The sheer audacity of it is baffling. How can someone who has such a demonstrable record of dishonesty be trusted? It’s a question that needs to be asked repeatedly.
Now, with Trump openly embracing Project 2025’s goals, the implications are stark. The plan, developed by right-wing think tanks, aims to reshape the federal government and impose a particular ideological vision. It’s a vision that includes a drastic reduction in the federal workforce and an expansion of executive authority. The echoes of this plan are already being heard in the actions of the current administration. It’s a dangerous and disturbing development.
The lack of surprise surrounding this shift is telling. It’s been clear for a long time. This isn’t new information. This is just the moment the press decided to pay attention, or to admit they were already aware.
And let’s not forget the impact of Trump’s actions on the media landscape. The media’s failure to thoroughly investigate and report on Project 2025 earlier is a failure to serve the public. There’s a real question of how much influence right-wing think tanks have over the current state of affairs. This is the reality we face and the press is a key part of the equation.
This isn’t just about politics; it’s about the very nature of our democracy. Are we sleepwalking into a situation where the institutions that are supposed to protect us – the military, the media, the judiciary – are being undermined? It certainly feels that way, and the lack of response, and the slow reaction of leadership is troubling.
The goal of Project 2025, as many have argued, is totalitarianism. The transition from “I don’t even know what it is” to openly supporting the agenda is not a sudden conversion. It’s part of a longer, more strategic plan. Trump has a history of saying whatever is needed to gain office, then acting on his own interests once he gets there.
And while the press is slow to act, the impact of their silence or hesitancy to criticize, cannot be overstated. They enable the regime through soft coverage, or by not covering the situation at all.
The potential consequences of Project 2025 are chilling. It involves the stripping away of democratic safeguards, and the imposition of a rigid ideological agenda.
We’re now facing a scenario where Trump is no longer even pretending to hide his true intentions. He is actively pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable, and he is doing so with a growing level of confidence.
Those who were hesitant to see the threat now have no excuse. The evidence is overwhelming. And while it’s easy to say, “We’re fucked,” the more important question is: What are we going to do about it?