Trump once shunned Project 2025 as ‘ridiculous.’ Now he’s staffing up with them.

Trump, who previously criticized Project 2025, has now hired several authors and contributors of the controversial plan for key roles in his administration, including positions in the FCC, CIA, and ambassadorships. Despite initially distancing himself from the project, Trump is now embracing it, particularly in areas such as the economy, immigration, and reducing federal spending and regulations. Democrats had previously tried to link Trump to the project during the election, but he has since embraced its recommendations. However, there are still divisions within Trump’s team over some aspects of the plan, such as free trade. Overall, the Trump administration’s embrace of Project 2025 is seen as a predictable and expected development.