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Paul Dans Steps Down as Head of Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 in August Amid Trump Criticism

Jul 30, 2024, 07:32 PM

Paul Dans, the head of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, has stepped down following criticism from former President Donald Trump and his aides. Project 2025 is a conservative roadmap for a potential second Trump administration. Despite Dans' departure in August, the Heritage Foundation has confirmed that Project 2025 will continue its efforts to build a personnel apparatus for policymakers. The Trump campaign has distanced itself from Project 2025, with senior advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles stating that the project had nothing to do with the campaign and welcoming reports of its demise. The campaign has also warned groups against misrepresenting their influence with President Trump. The initiative had faced backlash from Democrats, who labeled it as radical and dangerous.