Trump Denies Involvement with Heritage's Project 2025

Former President Donald Trump has denied any involvement with Project 2025, a controversial policy blueprint by the Heritage Foundation, even as new reports reveal he took a private flight with Heritage President Kevin Roberts in April 2022. During this flight, which was chartered due to Trump's jet being refurbished, Trump and Roberts went to a Heritage conference where Trump delivered a keynote address alluding to the project's proposals. This contradicts Trump's earlier claims of having no knowledge of Project 2025, despite Roberts stating he had discussed it with Trump. Project 2025 aims to overhaul the federal government with proposals like replacing federal employees with political appointees and eliminating the Department of Education. Amid mounting criticism, the GOP and Trump’s campaign have distanced themselves from the project, with Trump’s spokesperson asserting that it does not reflect his policies.