The Trump Administration’s War Against American People and Our Democracy
For many years, Americans looked at other countries ruled by cruel or corrupt leaders and thought, “That could never happen here.” But now, other nations are looking at us the same way — with concern and disbelief.
The truth is, our country is facing something very dangerous — an organized plan to weaken our democracy. That plan is called Project 2025, and it was written years before the 2024 election. Even though Donald Trump denies knowing about it, his administration and Republican allies in Congress and the courts are carrying it out step by step.
Learn more: https://www.project2025.observer/en/about
The main goal of Project 2025 is to shrink government, give more power to the president, and replace democratic “live and let live” values with stricter, more traditional ones. In simple terms, it aims to make America less free for anyone who doesn’t fit a narrow idea of what “real Americans” should be.
Rights Under Attack
Laws that once protected equality are now being attacked:
- LGBTQ+ people are being targeted for living openly.
- Women’s reproductive rights have been taken away in many states.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs — which help make schools, businesses, and communities fairer — are being erased from public records and defunded. These programs are not the same as affirmative action; they are about fairness and respect, not special treatment.
Immigrants in Danger
People who came here legally but were seeking safety have lost their right to stay. The Trump Administration took away legal status and work permits from hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers. Immigration agents (ICE) now have large budgets and power to raid homes, schools, and churches — often masked and without identification. Families are torn apart, and many loved ones disappear without anyone knowing where they’ve been taken.
Some Americans may think deporting immigrants is fine, but many are sent to violent countries like El Salvador or Honduras, where they face terrible conditions. Is it fair to treat people who lived, worked, and paid taxes here this way?
Money and Power
At the same time, big corporations are thriving. Business rules have been loosened so companies can make more money while workers’ wages fall behind. Oil and gas companies are allowed to pollute more, and tax breaks for clean energy like solar power have been removed. These changes make climate change worse and slow down the growth of renewable energy.
Hurting the Most Vulnerable
The Trump Administration also plans to cut Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), and even hospital care for uninsured or non-citizen patients — something that has been guaranteed since President Reagan. These cuts hurt children, working families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
What We Can Do
America is becoming a place where power belongs to only a few. It’s up to all of us to speak out, stand up, and vote to protect democracy. Project 2025 may be a blueprint for destruction — but blueprints can be changed. Together, we can rebuild a nation where everyone has freedom, dignity, and a fair chance to succeed.
Let’s make the right choices and vote in the midterms to protect who we are as a nation.
Author: Rosemary C.