As we look ahead to Donald Trump’s potential second term, there’s a lot of buzz surrounding Project 2025. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance recently weighed in, suggesting that Trump will fully embrace this ambitious plan in the upcoming term.
Trump had distanced himself from the controversial blueprint during his campaign, but it looks like that won’t last for long. Vance points out that signs are already pointing to him leaning even more into Project 2025. While he previously claimed that people connected to the project would be banned from his new administration, Trump has brought them in by the handful. One notable name? Russell Vought, who’s being tapped for a key position in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vought was not only involved in drafting the playbook for Project 2025, but he also worked on its strategy for the first 180 days of a new administration.
Vance also highlights that Trump’s plans include executive orders tackling big topics like immigration, energy reform, and even changes to how government employees are managed. These orders could also address how to handle employees who don’t follow the rules, along with legal guidelines for removing them from office.
The big takeaway? It’s clear that executive orders will play a starring role from day one of Trump’s next term. Reports are that Trump might sign some of these orders at the Capitol Hill ceremony, with others to follow at the Capitol One Arena—a venue already familiar to his supporters.
But it won’t all be smooth sailing. Vance predicts some serious tension between Trump and the Supreme Court. If Congress or the courts push back on his actions, especially when they exceed presidential powers, we could see Trump take a stand. When the Court rules against him, expect a fiery response, as Trump is known for spinning such decisions in his favor, claiming political forces are out to stop him from making America “great again.”
Will he accept the Court’s rulings, or will this be a defining moment in his presidency? Only time will tell. What’s clear is that Trump’s second term promises to be full of bold actions—and perhaps a few courtroom battles along the way.
