Donald Trump has distanced himself from the conservative plans of Project 2025, but his running mate, JD Vance, wrote a foreword for a book by the project’s main architect, Kevin D. Roberts.
Vance expressed in the foreword that the ideas put forth in the book are crucial for the upcoming battles. The book, titled “Dawn’s Early Light,” authored by Kevin D. Roberts of the Heritage Foundation, advocates for a “second American Revolution” and is set to be published in September. The foreword by Vance was made public by The New Republic.
Vance had announced earlier that he had contributed to the book, which caused some controversy after Trump disavowed Project 2025. The project, initiated more than two years ago under Roberts’s leadership, includes proposals to dismantle federal agencies, exclude abortion from healthcare, and terminate various climate change programs. Democrats have criticized the project, making it a target for political attacks.
A spokesperson for Vance clarified that the foreword he wrote has no connection to Project 2025 and that Vance holds differing opinions on the proposals outlined in the project. The spokesperson emphasized that only President Trump will determine the policy agenda for the future administration.
The relationship between Trump and Vance regarding Project 2025 remains complicated, as Vance’s endorsement of the book by Roberts contradicts Trump’s efforts to distance himself from the project. The situation highlights the challenges of maintaining political alliances and navigating conflicting interests within the Republican party.