Donald Trump distanced himself from the conservative Project 2025 playbook throughout his campaign. Now, he is tapping its contributors to lead his government.

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump swore he had “nothing to do with” a right-wing policy blueprint known as Project 2025 but has since recruited at least a half dozen architects and supporters of the plan to oversee key issues.

"Velshi."It was only a few months ago when Project 2025 was so toxic to Donald Trump’s presidential bid that he and members of his campaign team were forced to deny any connection to it — repeatedly.

President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, a position Vought held during Trump's first presidency.