Trump remade the GOP in his image — and its platform in his words

The 2024 Republican Party platform heavily reflects Donald Trump's language and ideas, with numerous sections paraphrasing or directly quoting his speeches and social media posts. The document is leaner and simpler than previous platforms, mirroring Trump's distinctive writing style with random uppercase letters and sentence fragments. It enshrines some of Trump's most aggressive proposals, including mass deportations and shutting down the Department of Education. The platform also abandons long-standing calls for sweeping restrictions on abortion. Trump's harsh language on immigration is included, with references to a migrant "invasion" and plans for the "largest deportation in American history." The document also focuses on inflation as a major problem, advocating for domestic energy production as a solution. It echoes Trump's calls for tight restrictions on teaching race, gender, and sexuality in public schools, reflecting the party's shift towards a more inflammatory language under Trump. Trump's legal problems are also addressed in the platform, with claims of political persecution treated as systemic issues. Overall, the platform reflects how Trump has reshaped the GOP in his image, down to the language used in its written agenda.