In Donald Trump’s first term as president, The Washington Post reported tallying 30,573 false or misleading claims . The media and the public found it challenging to know how to confront such an overwhelming pattern of dishonesty, and became rather numb and acclimated to it.

In Trump’s second term, there has been a dramatic shift from deceitful rhetoric to a barrage of actions as the president began implementing a deliberate plan -- Project 2025 -- to alter our institutions and our culture to align with his personal beliefs and to cement his political power. If it was important to track the president’s lies in his first term, it is even more critical now to follow his actions. Uncovering lies tells us what not to believe. Recognizing the intent behind actions gives us a blueprint for wh

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