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NYTIMES.COM | Trump and Allies Forge Plans to Increase Presidential Power in 2025

  • esther17376
  • Jul 21
  • 1 min read
Donald Trump descends the stairs of an airplane with a large American flag painted on the tail in the background. The image captures the visual grandeur often associated with his public appearances during the presidency, a period when John McEntee served as one of his most trusted aides.

JUL 17, 2023 — In the lead-up to 2024, Trump and his allies openly mapped out plans to dramatically expand presidential power — and dismantle the post-Watergate norms that kept political interference in check. Backed by Project 2025 and figures like John McEntee and Russell Vought, the blueprint aimed to bring independent agencies under direct control, strip civil service protections, and revive Nixon-era impoundments. Trump’s camp framed it as a needed system overhaul. Critics warned it would spark chaos. Either way, the agenda was clear: consolidate power, neutralize dissent, and reshape the executive branch in Trump’s image.


 
 

© 2025 John McEntee.

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