By Ben Cable (CitizenBen.net)
If you’ve been wondering about “Project 2025” and what it is, let’s break it down a little. We are only covering part of it here. This isn’t some futuristic sci-fi plan—it’s a very real, very serious blueprint designed by The Heritage Foundation and a group of ultra-conservative think tanks to reshape the U.S. government. And by reshape, we mean dismantle key protections for free speech, health care, and civil liberties, giving more power to politicians and billionaires. The project is already influencing policies under Trump’s leadership and aligning with Elon Musk’s approach to controlling online discourse and breaking established government institutions. Here’s why that’s a problem.
Some say President Trump has become or acting like a King, we believe he wants to be and acting like a dictator as allowed under Project 2025.
What is Project 2025?
Project 2025 is a massive plan aimed at overhauling the federal government in ways that drastically favor right-wing ideology. Think of it as a political
playbook that outlines how to gut independent agencies, fire career public servants, and replace them with loyalists who will push an extreme agenda. The project focuses on handing more power to the president, reducing government oversight, and rolling back protections for the environment, civil rights, and public health.
A Direct Threat to Free Speech
One of the most chilling aspects of Project 2025 is how it seeks to control public discourse. This dovetails with actions taken by Elon Musk, who—after taking over Twitter (now X)—claimed to support free speech but has actively silenced critics and boosted extremist voices. Under Trump and Project 2025, we are seeing a government that actively censors opposition while allowing propaganda to flourish.
Expect:
More government influence over social media – similar to Musk’s approach of deplatforming journalists while giving hate speech a bigger megaphone.
Defunding public broadcasting – weakening independent journalism that holds power accountable.
Targeting dissenters – critics of the government face increased scrutiny, retaliation, and deportation if you are an immigrant.
Health Care at Risk
Project 2025 also takes direct aim at health care. The plan includes slashing funding for Medicare and Medicaid, limiting access to reproductive health services, and weakening pandemic preparedness. If you thought the government’s COVID-19 response was chaotic before, imagine a world where public health agencies are completely gutted, and vaccine development is left to for-profit corporations with no oversight.
Under this plan:
Millions could lose health insurance if Medicaid expansion is reversed.
Women’s reproductive rights would be severely restricted, making access to contraception and abortion harder than ever.
Future pandemics could be far deadlier due to dismantled health agencies and ignored scientific expertise.
Civil Liberties on the Chopping Block
Perhaps the most alarming part of Project 2025 is its clear assault on civil liberties. Trump has already signaled his willingness to use the Justice Department against political opponents, and this project lays the groundwork for expanding those authoritarian tendencies.
LGBTQ+ rights could be rolled back – protections against discrimination could disappear overnight. We have already seen Trans rights erode at a furious speed.
Mass surveillance could expand – expect more government tracking of activists and journalists.
Elections could become even less fair – voter suppression tactics would be ramped up, making it harder for marginalized communities to have their voices heard.
Trump, Musk, and the Consequences of Their Power Play
President Trump and Musk may seem like strange political bedfellows, but they share a common interest: control. Trump wants absolute authority over the government, while Musk wants control over the digital public square and power in national politics in the United States and Europe. With Musk’s backing, Trump’s ability to push misinformation and silence critics is reaching new heights.
The consequences?
An internet dominated by right-wing propaganda, with fewer checks on misinformation.
A government that punishes critics and rewards blind loyalty.
A future where billionaire elites shape national policy with zero accountability.
What Can We Do?
The first step in stopping Project 2025 is awareness. It’s easy to dismiss this as just another political maneuver, but the stakes are higher than ever. Get informed, speak out, and support independent journalism. You can track Project 2025 Progress. If you care about free speech, health care, and democracy, this is not the time to sit on the sidelines.
Project 2025 isn’t just a theoretical plan—it’s already being put into motion. The question is, will we let it become our reality?