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Heritage Foundation President Signals Shift in Conservatism

4/13/2026

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At a dinner, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts praised Paul Gottfried, editor linked to writers accused of white supremacism.
Roberts criticized "heritage Americans" for rejecting their heritage and described Gottfried as having been "exiled" from conservatism.
He said Gottfried is now part of a rising movement within conservatism, signaling a shift in some ideological circles.

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At a dinner, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts praised Paul Gottfried, editor linked to writers accused of white supremacism.
Roberts criticized "heritage Americans" for rejecting their heritage and described Gottfried as having been "exiled" from conservatism.
He said Gottfried is now part of a rising movement within conservatism, signaling a shift in some ideological circles.