Heritage Foundation launches Project 2025 initiative

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Regulatory Capture Executive Power Expansion

Heritage Foundation launched $22 million “2025 Presidential Transition Project” published April 2023, bringing together 140+ former Trump staffers and 100+ conservative organizations. Created 920-page “Mandate for Leadership” blueprint, LinkedIn-style personnel database, Presidential Administration Academy training, and 180-day action playbook. Authors include Trump officials Russ Vought (OMB), Chris Miller (Defense), and Stephen Miller.

Sources & Citations

[1] Project 2025 Implementation Analysis · Apr 1, 2023 Tier 2

[2] Project 2025, Explained · Jul 1, 2024 Tier 1

[3] What is Project 2025? What to know about the conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration · Jul 9, 2024 Tier 1

[4] New Trump Administration Packed with Project 2025 Architects · Jan 21, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Heritage Foundation launches Project 2025 initiative.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 1, 2023. https://capturecascade.org/event/2023-04-01--heritage-foundation-launches-project-2025-initiati/