Trump's Terms President Trump's second administration and Project 2025
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Feb 11, 2025 Explore the intriguing political battle plan called Project 2025, outlining a conservative agenda for a future presidency. Delve into its influence on public opinion as Trump gears up for a potential second term, tackling contentious topics like education and abortion. Discover how Trump's disavowal of the project contrasts with its re-emergence in his policies, especially concerning social issues and immigration. The discussion also touches on the implications of executive authority and the challenges surrounding funding and congressional oversight.
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Project 2025 Overview
- Project 2025, a 900-page conservative blueprint for a future president, was released in April 2023.
- It outlined policies like outlawing abortion pills, abolishing the Department of Education, and returning to the gold standard.
Project 2025 as Campaign Fodder
- Democrats used Project 2025 against Trump in the 2024 campaign, highlighting its conservative proposals.
- Trump repeatedly disavowed the project, claiming he disagreed with many of its proposals.
Project 2025's Influence
- Despite Trump's disavowal of Project 2025, many of its ideas appear in his early executive orders.
- Politico identified 37 examples of this overlap.