Trump accelerates Project 2025 agenda with executive actions

In the United States, President Donald Trump has implemented several executive actions that closely resemble proposals outlined in Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint created by the Heritage Foundation. An analysis by TIME revealed that nearly two-thirds of these actions are aligned with the document's recommendations, which include sweeping deregulation and aggressive immigration reforms. Despite Trump previously downplaying his connection to Project 2025, it appears that his policy decisions are increasingly shaped by its vision. This strategic embrace demonstrates how Trump's administration is seeking to move forward with policies established before his return to the White House. Among the significant areas where Trump's actions align with Project 2025 is immigration and border security. The administration's recent moves reflect a desire for a militarized and stringent immigration enforcement policy. Trump has sought to extend restrictions on asylum seekers, consistent with Project 2025’s proposals aimed at limiting refugee and asylum programs as part of a broader effort to control immigration. These measures mirror the stark shift in policy direction that has characterized Trump's approach to immigration since his initial campaign. Additionally, Trump has taken substantial steps concerning environmental regulation and energy policy, aligning closely with Project 2025's recommendations against climate change initiatives perceived as overly burdensome to American businesses. On the first day of his second term, he signed an executive order that promotes the use of energy resources in Alaska, echoing Project 2025's advocacy for expanded oil and gas drilling. Furthermore, Trump's decision to re-sign an order withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement exemplifies his consistent alignment with Project 2025’s stance on climate policy. The restructuring of the federal bureaucracy also emerges as a central aim of Project 2025. In line with this blueprint, Trump has introduced executive orders designed to reshape the federal workforce, such as reclassifying certain federal employees as political appointees. This revival of the Schedule F executive order is regarded as problematic by civil service advocates, who view it as a direct threat to the independence of the federal bureaucracy. As Trump continues implementing policies that streamline government functions and reduce the size of regulatory agencies, it becomes evident that his administration is taking significant strides towards reshaping the operational landscape of the federal government in ways consistent with the goals laid out in Project 2025.