Summary
Former President Donald Trump, once critical of Project 2025, is now supporting it as part of his agenda, especially in light of the government shutdown. Project 2025 is a plan to reduce the federal workforce and change how some federal agencies operate. Trump met with Russ Vought, a key figure in the project, to discuss possible cuts.
Key Facts
- Project 2025 is a proposal from The Heritage Foundation to change the U.S. federal government structure.
- Trump initially distanced himself from Project 2025 but is now aligning with it.
- Trump plans to discuss cuts to Democratic-leaning federal agencies with Russ Vought.
- The project suggests reducing the size of the federal workforce.
- Trump’s Democratic opponents, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, criticized the project during their campaigns.
- Project 2025 includes policies like reducing immigration and altering federal agency functions.
- The Heritage Foundation's plan has been controversial, with some proposals Trump previously opposed.
