Today, Explained Project 2025’s next chapter
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Apr 7, 2025 
Russell Contreras, a senior reporter at Axios, and Dove Kent, senior director of the Diaspora Alliance, dive into the controversial Project Esther, which frames campus protests as support for Hamas. They discuss the potential dangers of this narrative on free speech and the Jewish community. The conversation highlights differing perspectives on combating anti-Semitism and the implications for cultural identity. Both guests emphasize the complexities of defining anti-Semitism, arguing that misguided strategies could worsen the situation.
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Unproven Allegations
- The Trump administration justifies detaining protesters by calling them Hamas supporters.
- However, they provide no evidence when questioned by NPR.
Project Esther's Influence
- The Trump administration's actions mirror the strategies outlined in Project Esther, a plan from the Heritage Foundation.
- While not explicitly confirmed, the parallels are striking.
Project Esther's Goal
- Project Esther is a blueprint from the Heritage Foundation targeting pro-Palestinian protesters.
- It aims to label them as Hamas supporters, impacting their legal status.