Project 2025 and America First Policy Institute

This chapter discusses Project 2025 led by the Heritage Foundation and the America First Policy Institute (AFI) as rival organizations positioning themselves for Trump's potential second term. The chapter explores the characteristics and positions of both organizations, their involvement in pre-vetting candidates for a Trump administration, and implementing a conservative policy agenda. It also mentions the evolving relationship between the Heritage Foundation and the Trump campaign, and ends with a discussion on official statements from the campaign.