Despite initial disavowals by President-elect Trump and his allies, who viewed Project 2025 as a political liability, the Trump transition team is now utilizing the project’s extensive personnel database to fill thousands of vacant political appointee positions. This database, containing vetted conservative candidates, is proving invaluable in the staffing process. While some individuals associated with Project 2025 are being considered for key roles, others, particularly those advocating for extreme policies, are facing rejection. The transition team emphasizes its commitment to appointing qualified individuals who will advance President Trump’s agenda.
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In his Project 2025 policy proposal, FCC Commissioner Carr advocated for curbing Big Tech censorship, proposing that content moderation be limited to illegal material, thereby empowering users to select their preferred content filters. This approach aligns with the actions of Elon Musk at X (formerly Twitter), creating an environment receptive to conservative viewpoints. Furthermore, Carr urged a TikTok ban unless ByteDance divested its U.S. operations, citing national security concerns related to the flow of information. These proposals represent a significant shift towards deregulation and user control over online content.
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Despite Donald Trump’s repeated denials, a prominent MAGA figure has claimed that Project 2025, a manifesto outlining conservative policy goals for the next Republican president, is “the agenda.” This assertion, made by conservative commentator Matt Walsh and endorsed by former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, comes after Trump’s victory in the recent election. While Trump has criticized some of Project 2025’s proposals, including its plans for abortion and immigration, Democrats have pointed to the involvement of former Trump aides in the project. The Heritage Foundation, the think tank that created Project 2025, has congratulated Trump on his victory, while the project’s 900-page document has been described by critics as a blueprint for replacing the rule of law with right-wing ideology.
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Donald Trump has announced that Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will serve as “Border Czar” in his administration. This appointment, which follows Trump’s 2024 campaign promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, signifies a return to the aggressive immigration enforcement policies of his previous administration. Homan, a staunch advocate for increased border security and a vocal critic of “sanctuary cities,” played a key role in implementing these policies during his time at ICE, overseeing a significant increase in immigrant detentions and the separation of families at the border. His appointment signals a continuation of these hardline immigration policies under a second Trump presidency.
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Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, argues in his new book, *Dawn’s Early Light*, that a “controlled burn” is necessary to revitalize America. This “burn” would target institutions like the FBI, Ivy League colleges, and the Boy Scouts, which he sees as corrupted and hindering conservative aims. Roberts uses fire imagery throughout the book, comparing progressive policies to Dutch elm disease and advocating for “burning away the rot” of existing institutions. His rhetoric, reminiscent of Trump’s own fiery language, has already proven controversial, and with Trump’s victory, his call for a “controlled burn” is likely to alarm progressives.
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Despite publicly disavowing it, President-elect Trump’s re-election has emboldened his allies to openly embrace the extreme policy blueprint known as Project 2025. This document, authored by former Trump administration officials and published by the Heritage Foundation, outlines an authoritarian agenda that seeks to dismantle the federal government, replace career civil servants with Trump loyalists, and implement extreme policies on immigration, abortion, energy, and education. While some dismiss this celebration as online trolling, many of these figures are likely to hold positions of influence in the Trump administration, making Project 2025 a real threat to democratic norms and institutions.
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While Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, a far-reaching plan for his second term, several prominent figures within his sphere, including Steve Bannon and Matt Walsh, have openly acknowledged its existence and their intention to implement it. This plan, created by the Heritage Foundation, outlines extreme policies like banning abortion pills, surveilling abortion access, and weakening environmental regulations, potentially alienating even some members of Trump’s base. These actions raise concerns about the true extent of Trump’s agenda and the potential consequences of its implementation, particularly given the negative public perception of Project 2025 among Republican voters.
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Following Donald Trump’s election defeat, MAGA allies, including Steve Bannon and Matt Walsh, are openly boasting about “Project 2025,” a 900-page blueprint for a Trump second term. This plan, endorsed by the Heritage Foundation and former Trump administration officials, outlines a radical agenda including expanded executive authority, anti-abortion policies, and an anti-immigrant stance. Despite attempting to distance himself from the project during the campaign, Trump’s close ties to its authors and its alignment with his administration’s policies suggest its influence on his future actions.
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Following Donald Trump’s election victory, Republican allies openly celebrated the implementation of “Project 2025,” a conservative policy package crafted by The Heritage Foundation. This plan, initially downplayed by Trump during his campaign, includes a broad expansion of executive powers, a de facto national abortion ban, and harsh measures against undocumented migrants. Despite Trump’s previous distancing from the project, his close ties to its architects and the alignment of its goals with his administration suggest a strong link between the two. With the election concluded, Republicans are now comfortable acknowledging Project 2025 as the blueprint for Trump’s second term.
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It is truly mind-boggling to witness the audacity and shamelessness of Donald Trump as he flip-flops on his association with Project 2025. Just a month ago, he adamantly declared that he had no idea what Project 2025 even was, distancing himself from the controversial agenda with an 8% approval rating. And yet here we are, on the brink of the election, with Trump proudly announcing that the author of Project 2025 will be “coming on board” if he is re-elected. The blatant lies and deceit are staggering, but sadly not surprising coming from a man who has built his entire political career on falsehoods and manipulations.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker