In response to recent reports by The New York Times and Washington Post outlining potential policies and personnel plans for a second term, top Trump campaign advisers, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, issued a statement on Monday dismissing the speculations as purely speculative.

Wiles and LaCivita acknowledged the efforts of various non-profit groups and individuals but emphasized that they do not speak on behalf of President Trump or his campaign. They confirmed that there will be an official transition effort announced at a later date.

The advisers emphasized that any personnel lists, policy agendas, or government plans circulating are merely suggestions and should not be viewed as official plans for a second Trump Administration. They referred to the increasing number of stories about potential plans as "neither appropriate nor constructive" and urged the public to focus on the primary goal of defeating Joe Biden in the upcoming election.

The New York Times had outlined President Trump's sweeping plans to tighten immigration policies and his intention to appoint attorneys who would support his proposals. On the other hand, The Washington Post had reported on how Trump and his allies may potentially target his opponents using government resources.

These stories referenced outside conservative groups and former White House officials, including Stephen Miller and Russ Vought, as well as officials affiliated with "Project 2025," a program associated with The Heritage Foundation that aims to identify potential staff members for the next Republican administration.

President Trump's campaign has put forth a range of policies as part of his 2024 White House bid, including proposals for a large-scale domestic deportation operation and advocating for the death penalty for drug traffickers. He has also suggested the possibility of targeting a political opponent and instating an expanded version of his travel ban targeting certain Muslim-majority countries.

In current polling, Trump continues to dominate the Republican presidential primary with a significant lead of nearly 60 percentage points over his closest competitor in national polls. He maintains a double-digit lead in almost every state-level poll.

As the 2024 election approaches, the Trump campaign remains laser-focused on defeating Joe Biden and is dedicated to achieving victory next November. The advisers stressed that while planning for a transition back to the Oval Office is crucial, the reports circulating are largely unfounded and an unnecessary distraction from their efforts to ensure a successful outcome in what they describe as the most consequential election in U.S. history.