By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Analysis reveals that a substantial portion of Project 2025’s recommendations have been adopted as official policies under the Trump administration within the first year of his second term. Key areas mirroring the conservative blueprint include restructuring the federal workforce by removing civil servants and cutting funding. Furthermore, policies on education, immigration, and DEI initiatives align with the project’s goals, such as phasing out the Department of Education and implementing stricter immigration measures. Despite Trump’s claims of unfamiliarity, his administration has actively pursued these objectives, indicating a close alignment with Project 2025’s vision.
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Trump administration implemented nearly half of Project 2025 policies, which raises some serious questions. It’s a striking figure, especially considering the denials from the former president about his involvement. It makes you wonder how a man could seemingly execute so many of its objectives without any prior knowledge, or at least that’s what he claimed.
This raises the question: was he a willing participant, or was he being used? The idea that he was merely a tool, a figurehead carrying out an agenda crafted by others, is certainly alarming. Perhaps he was simply easily influenced by those who were smarter, richer, and, let’s face it, better-looking, as some might say. Either way, the implications are significant.
And if nearly half of the policies outlined in Project 2025 were indeed implemented during his term, it’s a testament to the comprehensive nature of the plan. The Heritage Foundation, the architect of Project 2025, seems to have been meticulously planning for years, ready to hit the ground running the moment they got the chance. It’s a stark reminder of the long game that some political players are willing to play.
It’s also essential to consider how “implementation” is being defined. Some actions would be by executive order, which is essentially a presidential decree. Other actions were directions to various departments. While some policies, like the Birthright Citizenship restriction, faced legal challenges, it is not actually implemented. The fact that the Trump administration often lost in court, over 90% of the time, does complicate the picture.
The dismantling of the Department of Education is a prime example of the complexities. Despite initial efforts, the department is still standing, as it had to rehire staff after cuts were made. Project 2025’s ambition, if the reports are correct, was to reshape America into an authoritarian Christian Nationalist theocracy. That is a pretty ambitious goal. The public’s perception and scrutiny is what prevented the completion of all of Project 2025, or even 75%.
The fact that Trump’s actions so closely mirrored the Project 2025 plan despite his denials is also hard to ignore. This naturally casts a shadow of doubt over his honesty, suggesting he either lacked complete awareness or was being manipulated. However you slice it, the situation is certainly unsettling.
The other half of the project, the part that remains to be unveiled, is now what people will worry about. The implications of some of these actions, if enacted, could have far-reaching consequences. But if those actions were only achieved by executive order, those actions could be undone by the next administration.
The fact remains that a significant portion of the Project 2025 agenda was pursued. It’s a reminder of the far-reaching influence that well-funded think tanks can wield. This project has been in the works for decades.
It’s important to keep an eye on what is being implemented. We must consider what remains, what changes might be coming, and how we can advocate for changes. There’s a lot on the line, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.