If Donald Trump wins the upcoming election, he will enter office with the experience of his first term's legal struggles, which were marked by inexperienced staff, hasty policymaking, and his own disregard for federal processes, making his agenda prone to legal challenges. The 2024 Republican candidate has already outlined plans for a potential second term, focusing on enacting stringent immigration policies and removing civil service protections for numerous federal employees.

His supporters, including prominent conservative groups involved in Project 2025, have prepared policy documents and identified potential staff loyal to Trump who could be swiftly appointed to federal positions to ensure the rapid implementation of his agenda. Although Trump has attempted to distance himself from Project 2025, many of their policies and objectives align closely with his own.

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, recalling the initial Muslim travel ban, criticized the previous administration for its haphazard execution of executive orders. Ferguson noted that his office had to adapt quickly during those times, likening the experience to "building the airplane as we were flying it." Over the past year, Ferguson, a Democratic candidate for governor, has been compiling a legal strategy to ensure that his successor is prepared to counter Trump's initiatives if he wins again.