Trump denies knowing about Project 2025 crafted by his former officials

Former Trump officials, including senior energy and environmental appointees, have created Project 2025, a policy blueprint for a potential second term, despite Trump claiming no knowledge of it.

Robin Bravender reports for E&E News.

In short:

Project 2025 is a policy guide organized by the Heritage Foundation and co-authored by former Trump officials, aiming to reshape energy and environmental policies.
Key contributors include Mandy Gunasekara, William Perry Pendley, and Bernard McNamee, who propose significant regulatory rollbacks and agency overhauls.
The Biden campaign criticizes the project as extreme, linking it directly to Trump’s agenda despite his disavowal.

Key quote:

“It’s not meant to be a blueprint for Donald Trump — it’s meant to be a blueprint for a conservative president.”

— Stephen Moore, Project 2025 co-author

Why this matters:

Project 2025 could influence future conservative administrations, potentially leading to major shifts in U.S. energy and environmental policies. The debate around this blueprint highlights the political divide over environmental regulation and climate change strategies.

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