Created by the Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 lists a detailed blueprint for how the next republican president may overhaul the federal government policies. It is a 900-long document that aims to implement policies that place families at the center of American life, secure the rights to live freely, dismantle the administrative state, and defend the nation’s sovereignty. Since the document was released to the general public, it has received mixed responses nationwide. To gain better clarity on what Americans think of this proposed blueprint, YouGov conducted a survey to gauge people’s views on Project 2025.
Let’s dive into the survey responses to find what Americans think of Project 2025.
Awareness of Project 2025
While the release of the Project 2025 document stirred controversial debates, only a few Americans know a lot about this project. According to the survey responses, 42% of respondents know ‘nothing at all’ about Project 2025, while 39% seem to know ‘a little’. Only 20% of the surveyed U.S. adult citizens know ‘a lot’ about the project. When you break down the awareness levels based on the respondent’s political identity, approximately 35% of democrats know a lot about Project 2025, while 29% know nothing. Republicans had the slightest awareness at 7%, while independent individuals stood at 16%.
General Opinion on Project 2025
According to the gathered survey responses, nearly 13% of U.S. adult citizens had a very or somewhat favorable opinion of Project 2025. 48% of the adult U.S. respondents said they had no opinion about this project, while 39% registered unfavorable opinions. Talking about individuals with specific political affiliations, roughly 26% of Republicans had very or somewhat favorable opinions on this project, while only 8% of Democrats expressed a favorable opinion. Only 7% of independent respondents had a favorable opinion. Democrats largely have negative views about Project 2025, with 64% expressing their displeasure.
Media Coverage on Project 2025
When asked about the media coverage of this project, the survey responses indicated that Democrats (30%) are much more likely to have seen news on Project 2025 than Republicans (8%). This showed a significant gap in media consumption on the topic. Most Democrats have seen news coverage on whether Joe Biden will soon withdraw from the presidential race, followed by coverage on issues like the Supreme Court rulings on presidential ruling, Hurricane Beryl, etc.
Military Involvement in U.S.-Mexico Border Arrests
Migration is a crucial point of discussion in Project 2025. When asked whether U.S. adult citizens support active-duty military members to help with arrests along the U.S.-Mexico border, approximately 49% of the surveyed respondents strongly or somewhat supported the proposal. 37% of the responses said they ‘strongly or somewhat oppose’ it, while 15% were ‘not sure’.
Withdrawing Federal Approval for Abortion Pill
There have been many debates on abortion in America in recent years, so the question around the proposal of withdrawing federal approval for the abortion pill (mifepristone) received interesting responses. A whopping 52% of surveyed Americans strongly or somewhat oppose this proposal, while 25% strongly or somewhat support it. 24% of respondents said they were ‘not sure’.
Outlawing Pornography
Pornography is a rising concern that has left many Americans asking for stricter regulations and, in some cases, a total ban. When asked whether people support or oppose the proposal of outlawing pornography, the responses were equally mixed. 42% of adult U.S. citizens said they supported outlawing pornography, while another 42% opposed the proposal. Approximately 16% were ‘not sure’ about this proposal.
Returning to Gold-Backed Currency
A fiat currency system backs the current U.S. currency. It decides the dollar’s value based on numerous factors, such as the dollar’s global demand, the nation’s economic might, government policies, etc. Project 2025 aims to switch from a fiat currency system to a gold standard. Nearly 38% of U.S. adult citizens support returning to gold-backed currency, whereas 26% strongly or somewhat oppose it. 36% of the respondents said they were ‘not sure.’
Eliminating Federal Funding for Diversity and Inclusion Programs
Project 2025 has indicated stopping all federal funding for programs supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity. When asked whether Americans support this proposal, 47% registered opposition, while 36% seemed to favor this proposal. 17% were not sure.
Banning Transgender People in the Military
It is a controversial topic that has consistently received mixed responses from Americans. Project 2025 recommends banning transgender people from serving in the military, and it has got people debating. Nearly 50% of surveyed Americans strongly or somewhat oppose this proposal, while 35% have registered their support. 15% of the surveyed respondents said they were ‘not sure.’
Reducing Federal Spending on Renewable Energy Research
As the world plans to go green, Project 2025 indicates taking the U.S. in a different direction. It hints at reducing federal spending on renewable energy research. When Americans were asked what they felt about this proposal, 53% registered their opposition. 33% supported this proposed change, whereas 14% said they were ‘not sure.’
Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education oversees the nation’s federal education policy. Project 2025 hints at eliminating this department from the system and giving the president the power to make policies for the education sector. 63% of the surveyed U.S. adult citizens strongly or somewhat oppose this proposal, while 26% support it. 11% said they’re ‘not sure.’
Removing Legal Protections Against Gender-Based Discrimination
One of the most significant changes proposed in Project 2025 is removing legal protections against discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. 59% of American respondents strongly or somewhat oppose this proposal, whereas 24% support it. 17% have said they’re ‘not sure.’
Support Based on Political Affiliation
More Republicans support the proposals listed in Project 2025 compared to Democrats. Most Republicans support seven of the nine big proposals, whereas Democrats oppose eight of the nine. Talking about independent respondents, most of them opposed seven of the nine significant proposals. Independent individuals only seem to support proposals that allow the military to assist with arrests along the U.S.-Mexico border, outlaw pornography, and return to gold-backed currency.
