Donald Trump is set to speak at the Republican National Convention this week, despite recovering from an attempted assassination at a rally in Pennsylvania. It’s clear that he’ll formally accept the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination on Thursday, arriving in Milwaukee on Monday.
While Trump shares many conservative values on issues like immigration and energy, his views on topics such as abortion remain less defined, creating some uncertainty within the Republican Party.
The former president recently distanced himself from Project 2025, a policy roadmap developed by some of his former staff and supporters. This initiative, created by The Heritage Foundation, aims to overhaul the U.S. federal government if Trump wins the 2024 election.
Project 2025 includes robust immigration policies, advocating for stricter border control, deportation measures, and more. It aligns closely with Trump’s past actions and statements on immigration reform.
When it comes to climate and energy, both Trump and Project 2025 seek to prioritize domestic drilling, challenge climate change efforts, and promote fossil fuel consumption over clean energy initiatives.
In terms of abortion, there are concerns that Project 2025 may push for restrictions on abortion services, while Trump’s stance has shown a preference for state decisions on the matter rather than broad federal mandates.
Education is another area where Trump and Project 2025 agree on abolishing the Department of Education, emphasizing local control over curriculum and pushing back against certain ideologies in school settings.
Regarding NATO and Ukraine, both entities express a desire for greater burden-sharing among allies and potential shifts in U.S. involvement in international conflicts, particularly in Ukraine.
While Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, the alignment between its proposals and his policies raises questions about the potential influence of these recommendations on a future Trump administration if he wins in 2024.
Despite pushback from opponents and concerns about the popularity of Project 2025’s policies with voters, the overlap in priorities and the support from influential figures linked to the former president suggest that elements of this roadmap may find their way into Trump’s agenda if he secures a second term.