The former president announced a meeting with Russ Vought, described as the “architect” of the 900-page blueprint. Project 2025, created by the Heritage Foundation, outlines sweeping changes to U.S. government agencies and policies. Proposals include limiting immigration, banning abortion medication, and dismantling federal departments.

Trump had previously denied involvement, insisting he knew “nothing” about the plan. But in an October 2 Truth Social post, he praised Vought and suggested Democrats had handed him an opportunity to “Make America Great Again.” “They are not stupid people,” Trump wrote, calling the move an unexpected gift.

Democrats swiftly condemned his reversal. Former Vice President Kamala Harris warned, “Project 2025 was Donald Trump’s blueprint to seize unchecked power and restrict freedoms.” Biden allies echoed similar concerns, accusing Trump of lying to voters in 2024 while secretly preparing to implement the plan.

The sharp turn raises big questions: Is Project 2025 a path to efficiency—or a threat to American democracy?