President Trump is now openly endorsing Project 2025, a conservative blueprint he previously disavowed. His budget chief, Russ Vought, is reportedly working to identify federal agencies for significant cuts, potentially permanent. This shift comes as Trump's administration leverages a government shutdown to accelerate goals like reducing the federal workforce and penalizing Democratic states. Critics accuse Trump of lying about his past stance on Project 2025, while allies express satisfaction with the plan's implementation.

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