The NPR Politics Podcast Trump's First 100 Days: Project 2025 & Its Influence
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Apr 21, 2025 
Franco Ordoñez, a seasoned White House correspondent for NPR, joins to dissect the influence of Project 2025 on Trump's policies. They discuss how this conservative framework has shaped Trump's approach to immigration, budget cuts, and executive power since the beginning of his second term. The conversation also delves into the evolution of the Heritage Foundation and its ongoing debates, highlighting Trump’s strategic shifts in governance and public perception as he implements these initiatives.
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Project 2025 Blueprint Influence
- Project 2025 is a detailed 922-page blueprint created by the Heritage Foundation with policies for a future Republican administration.
- Despite Trump's disavowals, many of these policies and authors are now embedded in his administration's first 100 days.
Project 2025 Shapes Trump's Policies
- The Trump administration incorporates many Project 2025 policies, especially in executive power and immigration.
- Key architects of Project 2025 hold influential roles in the current administration, ensuring policy alignment.
Heritage Foundation's Strategy
- Project 2025 represents a long-term plan by hard-right conservatives closely aligned with Trump.
- Despite Trump's campaign disavowals, many Project 2025 authors are now inside his administration.
