Paul Dans Steps Down as Director of Project 2025 Amid Trump Criticism and Campaign Advisors' Pressure

Jul 30, 2024, 07:11 PM

Paul Dans, the director of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, is stepping down amid criticism from former President Donald Trump and his aides, including campaign advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles. The Trump campaign has distanced itself from Project 2025, which serves as a conservative roadmap for a potential second Trump administration. Dans announced his departure in a letter and plans to leave the Heritage Foundation in August. Despite his resignation, the work of Project 2025 is expected to continue. The initiative has faced backlash from both Democrats and some within the Republican Party, with concerns about its influence and future direction.