"Former Vice President Mike Pence is poaching top officials from conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, as staff flee amid rising concerns about the organization's recent controversies surrounding anti-semitism. The former second in command to President Donald Trump told The Washington Post that the think tank's officials are joining his group, the Advancing American Freedom, due to changing ideologies at Heritage."
"Pence told The Post that the think tank he once admired is now abandoning its principles, citing an embrace of isolationism, lack of support for Ukraine, and a push for Robert F. Kennedy Jr as examples, among other topics. Up to fifteen employees of the group are now set to join Pence's Washington based organization, including officials from high up in Heritage's ranks."
"Some of these hires include head of the foundation's legal and judicial studies center John Malcolm who will also bring seven members of his team, head of the data analysis center Kevin Dayaratna, and director of Heritage's economic policy studies institute Richard Stern. Our mission is unchanged, and our leadership is strong and decisive, Heritage chief advancement Andy Olivastro said in a statement."
Mike Pence is recruiting multiple senior staff from the Heritage Foundation to his Advancing American Freedom group as Heritage staff depart amid controversies over antisemitism and shifting ideologies. Pence said Heritage and some commentators have embraced big-government populism and tolerated antisemitism, and accused the organization of abandoning principles by embracing isolationism, opposing support for Ukraine, and advancing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Heritage president Kevin Roberts drew heavy criticism after defending Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes, prompting multiple resignations. Up to fifteen employees, including senior leaders and full teams, are joining Pence’s Washington-based organization. Heritage publicly affirmed its mission and demanded alignment and loyalty.
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