Project 2025, the sweeping right-wing agenda drafted by the Heritage Foundation, calls for expanding presidential powers, eliminating federal agencies and programs and implementing substantial tax cuts. Created by close allies of former President Trump, it mirrors much of his campaign rhetoric. Meanwhile, Democrats are using it as a call to action. We examine the specifics of Project 2025 and how closely it aligns with Trump’s agenda.
What’s Inside Project 2025?
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump greets fans upon arrival for his campaign rally at Sunset Park on June 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Brandon Bell via Getty Images)
Guests:
Philip Bump, national columnist, the Washington Post
Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter, Politico
Michael Hirsh, senior correspondent, Foreign Policy; author, "Inside the Next Republican Revolution" a Politico article on Project 2025
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