As the United States approaches elections, there are indications that former President Donald Trump, a convicted felon, may return to office in early 2025.

One potential glimpse into a second Trump tenure is Project 2025, a strategy formulated by the Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank in Washington, DC.

The ambitious 922-page document lays out plans for significant changes to the federal government, emphasizing an expansion of presidential authority and purging of liberal elements from the civil service.

While primarily focused on dismantling the "Deep State," Project 2025 also addresses foreign policy, particularly adopting a strong stance against China, advocating for increased nuclear weapon development, and reducing international aid initiatives.

How does Project 2025 see America’s place in the world?

Regarding defense and foreign policy, Project 2025 aims to distance itself from President Biden's administration.

The project's Mandate for Leadership section, authored by former defense secretary Christopher Miller, criticizes Biden's performance, highlighting perceived weaknesses in the nation's military capabilities and decision-making.

Miller points to various issues such as the Afghanistan withdrawal and a lack of clarity in military objectives as evidence of the country's deteriorating standing.

What are some of Project 2025’s key foreign policies?

Key foreign policy objectives of Project 2025 include:

Taking on China

Project 2025 expresses concern over China's military expansion, emphasizing the need to prevent Chinese dominance over Taiwan and key regional allies.

The document urges US allies to collaborate in countering China's growing influence, while also addressing threats from Russia and other regions.

Ramping up nuclear weapons

The plan calls for modernizing the US nuclear arsenal, advocating for increased nuclear production and testing to maintain strategic capabilities.

Targeting international aid

Project 2025 criticizes certain aspects of USAID's international initiatives, particularly objecting to what it perceives as promotion of divisive ideas such as "gender radicalism" and aggressive abortion advocacy.

The agenda aims to dismantle such programs and focus on traditional values and national interests.

What does Project 2025 propose on the domestic front?

The manifesto aligns with Trump's policies on various domestic issues, including immigration reform, education control, and conservative values.

It goes further by proposing strict measures against pornography, abortion-related medications, and promoting traditional family structures.

Project 2025 emphasizes family values and opposes what it perceives as progressive social changes.

Has Trump endorsed Project 2025?

Although Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, several key individuals involved have ties to his administration and campaign.

There are connections between Project 2025 contributors and prominent figures from the Trump administration, indicating a level of alignment in goals and objectives:

• Project director Paul Dans and John McEntee held key positions in the Trump administration.
• Several conservative groups linked to Trump, such as Turning Point USA, are also associated with Project 2025.
• Contributors have openly discussed their intentions to collaborate with the Trump campaign.