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Trump Disavows Project 2025 Amid Controversy Over Ties to 140 Former Officials, Heritage Foundation

Jul 11, 2024, 06:17 PM

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly disavowed any knowledge or involvement with Project 2025, a comprehensive 920-page plan developed by right-wing think tanks, including the Heritage Foundation, to reshape the U.S. government. Despite Trump's claims, numerous reports and reviews have found significant ties between the project and Trump's former administration. CNN reported that at least 140 individuals who worked in the Trump administration have contributed to Project 2025. The plan includes controversial proposals such as banning abortion, repealing Obamacare, cutting Social Security, and erasing LGBTQIA+ rights. Critics argue that Project 2025 represents a dangerous attempt to consolidate power and undermine democracy, while supporters claim it is a necessary blueprint for conservative governance. Trump's disavowal has been met with skepticism, given his past praise for the Heritage Foundation's work and its alignment with his political agenda. John McEntee and Paul Dans are among the key figures associated with the project.