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Heritage Foundation Faces Fallout After Controversial Comments

12/22/2025

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Josh Blackman, a contributor to Project 2025, resigned from the Heritage Foundation after Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, made controversial comments about Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust denier.
Blackman said Roberts' remarks were indefensible and the apology underwhelming, arguing they harmed Heritage's reputation and spurred other resignations, including Robert P. George.
The Heritage Foundation has not yet responded, which could affect its influence on Republican policy.

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Josh Blackman, a contributor to Project 2025, resigned from the Heritage Foundation after Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, made controversial comments about Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust denier.
Blackman said Roberts' remarks were indefensible and the apology underwhelming, arguing they harmed Heritage's reputation and spurred other resignations, including Robert P. George.
The Heritage Foundation has not yet responded, which could affect its influence on Republican policy.