Trump Disavowed Project 2025 During the Campaign. Not Anymore.
During his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump disavowed Project 2025, a controversial plan that aimed to drastically reduce legal immigration to the United States by half. The plan, which was spearheaded by policy adviser Stephen Miller, was seen as a drastic and extreme measure by many, and Trump distanced himself from it in order to appeal to a broader range of voters.
However, since taking office, Trump has reversed course on Project 2025 and has embraced its goals. In fact, the Trump administration has implemented a number of policies aimed at restricting legal immigration, including the controversial travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries, the termination of the DACA program, and the recent proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa program.
These moves have drawn criticism from both sides of the political aisle, with many arguing that they are harmful to the economy and go against the values of a country built on immigration. Supporters of the administration’s immigration policies, on the other hand, argue that they are necessary to protect American workers and national security.
Despite the controversy surrounding Project 2025 and the administration’s immigration policies, Trump has remained steadfast in his commitment to reducing legal immigration and implementing stricter enforcement measures. Whether or not these policies will ultimately achieve their intended goals remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: immigration will continue to be a hot-button issue for the foreseeable future.