Project 2025: A Blueprint for Political Violence, Hate, and Unrest
By Madhawa Palihapitiya
Edited by Karina Zeferino
Introduction
Project 2025, as laid out in the Mandate for Leadership by the Heritage Foundation, introduces a set of policy proposals and ideological stances that could lead to significant social and political instability. While framed as a plan for conservative governance, several components of Project 2025 raise concerns about promoting political violence, hate, and unrest. This TRUST Network bulletin will examine how its proposals—ranging from the militarization of law enforcement to economic policies that exacerbate inequality—could potentially increase targeted violence, foster political polarization, and undermine democratic norms.
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