Donald Trump’s plans for his potential second presidency in 2025 are starting to come into focus. His “Agenda 47” outlines his administration goals, while the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” provides a detailed blueprint for pushing the U.S. government and society to the far right.
Despite Trump’s denial of any connection to the Heritage Foundation or Project 2025, over 140 members of his previous administration were involved in the project. The similarities and differences between Trump’s plan and Project 2025 shed light on how a Republican second presidency could impact the country.
Both Trump and Project 2025 aim to crack down on immigration. Trump plans to implement the largest deportation program in American history, targeting migrants who crossed the border unlawfully and even Dreamers. Project 2025, on the other hand, wants to reinstate all immigration rules from Trump’s previous term and calls for mass deportations by ICE, including raids in various settings.
Another area of agreement between Trump and Project 2025 is the desire to get rid of the Department of Education. Trump wants to abolish diversity programs and redirect funds from schools promoting certain ideologies. Project 2025 advocates for eliminating the Department of Education altogether and returning control to the states, potentially impacting teachers and children’s education.
When it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, both Trump and Project 2025 seek to restrict them. Trump wants to stop gender-affirming care for minors and limit protections for transgender students. Project 2025 takes a homophobic and transphobic stance, advocating against transgender ideology and wanting to criminalize certain behaviors.
Reproductive rights is an area where Trump and Project 2025 diverge slightly. While Trump wants to leave abortion decisions up to the states and has expressed support for overturning Roe v. Wade, Project 2025 takes a much harsher stance on abortion and birth control, aiming to impose strict restrictions and limit access.
Overall, the potential impact of a second Trump presidency, based on his outlined agenda and the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, could lead to significant changes in immigration policy, education, LGBTQ+ rights, and reproductive rights. Understanding these plans provides insight into the direction a Republican administration could take in 2025.
