Conservative think tanks jostle for influence months after Heritage Foundation exodus

Published March 30, 2026 8:00am ET



The Heritage Foundation, a cornerstone of conservative policymaking for over 50 years, was rocked four months ago when its boss made a crucial misstep.

Kevin Roberts, in a now-infamous video message, defended Tucker Carlson for an interview with self-avowed racist Nick Fuentes, calling the former Fox News presenter’s critics “the globalist class” and a “venomous coalition.”

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