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New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Jasmine Crockett proclaims she hates the Heritage Foundation ‘with everything in my body'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said that she hates The Heritage Foundation 'with everything in my body' during recent remarks she gave during a panel at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. 'People don't understand how terrible the Heritage Foundation is when I tell you I hate them with everything in my body,' Crockett said last week during a panel conversation with MSNBC's Al Sharpton and Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass. The conversation was advertised as 'an inspiring fireside chat, where they'll explore the power of joy as a political act, cultural anchor, and driving force behind justice, storytelling, and community transformation.' During Crockett's remarks about hating The Heritage Foundation, Pressley interjected, saying, 'Project 2025, they laid it all out,' appearing to refer to a list of policy recommendations put forth by various conservative organizations, including The Heritage Foundation. Crockett then went out to blast The Heritage Foundation's work. 3 Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she hates The Heritage Foundation 'with everything in my body' while speaking at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. Getty Images 'So, Heritage Foundation has been around for a very long time,' Crockett said. 'And yes, we became familiar with Project 2025. We probably became familiar a little too late, but nevertheless, other work that they did and other work that they're doing is something that we don't do. One of the things that they do is they constantly are doing polling, but besides doing polling, they do focus groups.' She also voiced her disapproval of heartbeat bill legislation that makes it illegal to have an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. 3 Crockett made comments at the festival that they have laid out Project 2025 into the mainstream. AP The Supreme Court's June 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision ended the recognition that abortion is a constitutional right and gave the states the power to determine what their abortion laws would be. Crockett said The Heritage Foundation is using focus groups to change public opinion. 'But what they did is, they were listening to these focus groups, and they were trying to figure out how can we get people emotionally aroused,' Crockett said. 3 Crockett called out the organization, saying all they do is 'polling' and that the way they operate as a group is similar to that of a car dealership. AP She then said The Heritage Foundation is operating similar to a car dealership. 'And it's just like when you think about when you're going in to buy a car knowing you don't need that car but it smells good, it look good, you get real emotional,' Crockett said. 'And we actually have laws in most states that allow for you to come down from the high and allow you to take that car back. So when we allow ourselves to just get very emotional, then all logic is out the window.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump endorses longtime GOP senator (again), and MAGA goes berserk: ‘He's going off the rails'
President Donald Trump continued to support Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) reelection bid through a phone call during his state GOP's gala — though some in MAGA world aren't buying it. Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer (R) announced his primary challenge to Graham earlier last month, arguing that he doesn't believe the four-term senator is a true conservative for South Carolina. Paul Dans, a former key architect of The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, has also jumped into the race. Graham, whose relationship with Trump has soured over the years, received the president's 'Complete and Total' endorsement for reelection earlier this year. Trump reiterated his support as Graham held up his phone to the microphone on Saturday for the audience to hear. 'Lindsey, thank you so much, you've been my friend. I know you're in a big race, and I don't think it's going to be a contest, but I have a feeling you're going to do very well. You have for a long time," Trump said at the event during remarks posted by Graham on X on Saturday. 'And Lindsey Graham, just so you know, full endorsement. Trump's full endorsement. He's a great guy. Every time I needed him, he was there for me,' he continued. Meanwhile, a band of MAGA faithful did not appear content with the president's backing of Graham. 'Nobody cares, we're still supporting your primary opponent,' columnist Dustin Grage wrote in response. Another user said: 'Primaries are coming and we don't care what the boss thinks on this one.' 'F--- off lindsey we all hate you regardless of trump he's going off the rails supporting sh--bags like you dog a-- sniffer,' a different user posted. Someone also added, 'I love our President, but I think this guy is his biggest blindspot (and we all have them).' 'Look at this sh--! I'm liking Trump less and less!' one user said. Other users asked how Trump's endorsement has not picked up the full condemnation from MAGA. 'I'm sorry, but I just don't get how people can 'hate the neocons and RINOs' and support Trump's bullish-- endorsements that protect them. How is this not an issue for the MAGA people?' Melissa Blasek, a former New Hampshire state lawmaker (R), asked. One user said: 'The betrayals of MAGA and conservatives will continue until MAGA decides to grow a spine and stand up for themselves.' Dans, one of Graham's challengers, had attended the event, according to Fox News, and responded to Trump's repeated endorsement. 'Lindsey Graham's terrified—his Senate seat's at risk against me, his toughest challenger yet. After 32 years of broken term-limit promises, he's done. Clinging to President Trump won't save him from SC's America First Patriots who see his grift," his campaign account wrote, adding the hashtags '#LindseyPanic' and '#PrezTrumpPlsHelpMe.' Graham has recently sparked the ire of some in Trump's base after he took a recent trip to Ukraine and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 'The White House has to condemn this immediately and pull all support and tell Lindsey Graham to come home or we are going to put you under arrest when you come home. You're stirring it up,' former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said on his 'War Room' podcast in June. Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to
Fox News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
DC restaurant forced to close down over crime concerns
Restaurant owner Noe Landini and The Heritage Foundation's Cully Stimson join 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the crime surge in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump is set to address the issue.
Politico
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Politico
Project 2025 architect Paul Dans to challenge Lindsey Graham
Dans worked in the White House during President Donald Trump's first term. His bid may present a unique challenge for Graham, who — though he has already secured Trump's endorsement — has found himself at odds with the president on several occasions. In 2024, after Graham urged Trump to focus more on policy during his reelection campaign, Trump responded he doesn't 'care what he says.' 'Lindsey wouldn't be elected if I didn't endorse him,' Trump said. One of the leading voices on Project 2025, Dans told the AP he expects to have the support of the project's allies as well as some of Trump's supporters. Graham is seeking his fifth term as Republicans attempt to hold onto their 53-47 majority in the Senate during the 2026 midterms. Dans said it's 'time to show him the door.' Graham did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dans will officially announce his campaign at a Charleston event Wednesday. Project 2025, the 900-page set of conservative policy proposals, dominated conversations during the 2024 presidential election. Though Trump insisted the plan — created by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation — was unrelated to his campaign, many of its architects, including Dans, have been involved with the Trump administration at some point or another.
Korea Herald
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Asan Institute pays tribute to Heritage Foundation founder Edwin Feulner
The Asan Institute for Policy Studies has expressed deep condolences over the passing of Edwin J. Feulner, founder and former president of The Heritage Foundation, who died Friday at the age of 83. Feulner co-founded The Heritage Foundation in 1973 and served as its president for 37 years, transforming it from a small research center into a powerful force in conservative politics, expressing values such as free markets, limited government and strong national defense. The Asan Institute noted that during the Ronald Reagan administration (1981-89), Feulner's leadership helped shape the conservative policy agenda, earning him the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989. He later advised Donald Trump's 2016 transition team and supported the creation of the highly controversial 'Project 2025,' which is widely credited in the US as the playbook to consolidate power in the office of the president and reshape the country with right-wing policies. Feulner was remembered by the Seoul institute as a leading expert on Asia and a lifelong friend to South Korea, having visited the country over 200 times and having forged close relationships with leaders across politics and business here. In 2002, Feulner was awarded the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit by President Kim Dae-jung for his contributions to the US-Korea alliance. 'He will be deeply missed,' the institute said. 'His vision and principles remain at the heart of our shared mission.'
