Washington — The Heritage Foundation, an influential conservative think tank, is in turmoil after its leader defended former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who interviewed white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes on his popular online show.

The controversy has led to several resignations as the think tank — which spearheaded Project 2025 , a conservative policy blueprint meant to guide President Trump's second administration — addresses the fallout.

What Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts said in defense of Tucker Carlson

As Carlson was criticized by conservatives for giving Fuentes a platform, Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts stepped in to defend Carlson, pushing back on speculation that the think tank was distancing itself from its "close friend" and

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