Author of 'Project 2025' Says Trump's Embrace of His Ideas Exceeds Wildest Dreams
Eight months after Donald Trump publicly distanced himself from Project 2025 , the conservative framework seems to have shaped Trump’s initial choices — something one of the writers admits surpassed "his wildest expectations."
The 900-plus-page policy book details how a second Trump administration could revamp the federal government as Americans understood it , similar to breaking up divisions, broadening his leadership powers, bringing an end to practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and purging the federal workforce and substituting them with politically appointed officials.
While campaigning, Democrats raised concerns over the risks associated with Project 2025, but Trump consistently tried to separate himself from it. "I am not familiar with Project 2025 at all. I have no clue who is involved," he stated in his writing. Truth Social last July.
A few weeks later, Paul Dans, who served as both a legal advisor and the lead designer for Project 2025, stepped down from his position. He now expresses that he harbors no ill will and feels delighted that the second term of the Trump administration seems to be adopting the contentious plan.
"It's truly far exceeding my wildest dreams," Dans mentioned. Politico, When questioned about whether Trump was deviating from his original plan, he responded, "The path ahead won’t be an easy one. The deep state will likely regain strength. However, considering how they have managed to shift direction and challenge established norms while also capturing public interest, I believe this bodes well for a promising four-year term."
Trump, through the Department of Government Efficiency, has slashed departments and fired tens of thousands of federal workers. He has signed an executive order terminating “DEI” policies It appears he is setting the stage to broaden the powers of the executive branch, indicating that the The president is not exempt from legal constraints. , declaring himself a “king while several of his nearest supporters have proposed " impeaching " judges who deliver rulings contrary to his administration.
He stated that Trump maintained his honesty during the campaign, asserting he had no involvement whatsoever with the plan. "Project 2025 was developed independently from President Trump," Dans conveyed to the publication.
Even though Dans didn’t concur with the notion that the Trump administration’s plans And Project 2025, according to him, are essentially "cut from the same cloth." He thinks that "they share many similarities in direction, much like how great minds often converge."
Dans proceeded, offering a nod as he did so. Elon Musk , the planet's wealthiest individual chosen to oversee extensive layoffs and reduced contracts for DOGE: "Those of us involved in developing Project 2025 were counting on a future conservative leader to make significant progress," he said. "However, Trump seems intent on dominating each moment. It remains unclear whether we could execute Project 2025 effectively without Donald Trump's skill at uniting individuals alongside Elon Musk's capability to steer our efforts."
He mentioned that he isn’t seeking employment because he is currently practicing law and is a dad to four children. However, he also stated: "If President Trump or his people require my assistance, I would readily respond."
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