"President Trump once insisted he had "nothing to do with Project 2025," the right-wing policy plan that became a key flashpoint during the presidential campaign. The Democrats tried to turn the 900-page Heritage Foundation-led blueprint to remake the government into a political boogeyman, and succeeded to some degree, but it wasn't enough to win the election. A year later, many of the policies have been implemented, from cracking down on immigration to dismantling the Department of Education."
"Concerns about the project started to bubble up over the spring of 2024, but really caught fire a few months later when actress Taraji P. Henson singled out Project 2025 while hosting the BET awards. "Pay attention. It's not a secret. Look it up!" she said, speaking directly into the camera during the show. "They are attacking our most vulnerable citizens. The Project 2025 plan is not a game.""
Project 2025 is a 900-page Heritage Foundation-led blueprint aimed at remaking federal government operations and policy priorities. Many proposals moved into practice within the administration, including tougher immigration enforcement and moves to dismantle the Department of Education. California Attorney General Rob Bonta says administration actions closely mirror Project 2025 and has used the plan to prepare legal challenges. Public concern rose in spring 2024 and surged when actress Taraji P. Henson urged viewers to "look it up" during the BET Awards. Then-candidate Trump called the ideas "ridiculous," distanced himself, and later criticized allies involved in developing the plans.
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