Donald Trump Doubles Down On Truth Social
On Truth Social, Trump bragged about his meeting with Russ Vought. He said the meeting would “determine which of the many Democrat Agencies, most of which are a political SCAM, he recommends to be cut, and whether or not those cuts will be temporary or permanent.”
Then he doubled down, saying, “I can’t believe the Radical Left Democrats gave me this unprecedented opportunity. They are not stupid people, so maybe this is their way of wanting to, quietly and quickly, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
This is classic Trump: spin a shutdown into a personal victory. While federal workers stress about their paychecks and government agencies grind to a halt, he’s treating it like a campaign rally stunt.
The Federal Shutdown Sparks Tensions
The U.S. government has officially hit its first shutdown since 2018 after Congress failed to settle on a funding bill to keep agencies running. The fight centers on whether to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act in the spending bill.
For everyday people, this means delayed paychecks for federal employees, slowed government services, and rising uncertainty about how long this could drag out. Trump, instead of pushing for solutions, is meeting with Vought to make long-term cuts. Critics see this as him trying to sneak in parts of the Project 2025 plan under the cover of crisis.
Kamala Harris’ warning hits harder in this context. She’s making it clear: this isn’t just another Trump stunt—it’s a real threat to government checks and balances.
Why Project 2025 Matters
Project 2025 is more than just a political talking point. It’s a plan crafted by conservative leaders to centralize power in the executive branch and roll back decades of federal programs. For critics, that means slashing healthcare protections, women’s rights, climate policies, and more.
Russ Vought, Trump’s ally in this, has been outspoken about shrinking federal government power. Trump aligning himself so openly with him—despite claiming in 2024 that he didn’t even know about Project 2025—shows how serious he is about pushing the plan.
Harris is right: this is not hidden anymore. It’s playing out live, in front of the American people.