A coalition of conservative groups, led by the Heritage Foundation, has drafted an ambitious plan called Project 2025 that would radically transform the US federal government if Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025. The 920-page manifesto proposes dismantling key agencies, purging career civil servants, and centralising power around the presidency.
What’s in the Plan?
The blueprint, compiled by over 100 right-wing organisations, includes:
- Replacing thousands of non-partisan civil servants with Trump loyalists
- Gutting environmental and climate regulations
- Slashing funding for the Department of Justice and FBI
- Imposing strict abortion and immigration restrictions
A ‘Government in Waiting’
Project 2025 goes beyond typical transition planning, creating what experts call a "shadow government" ready to implement extreme policies from day one. The Heritage Foundation has even established a ‘Presidential Administration Academy’ to train potential appointees.
Democratic Backlash
Opponents warn the plan would erode checks and balances. "This is a roadmap to authoritarianism," said one constitutional scholar. The Biden campaign has begun highlighting Project 2025 to portray Trump as a threat to democratic institutions.
With the 2024 election looming, the debate over Project 2025 underscores the high stakes for America’s political future.
