Overview
- Robert P. George said he left the Heritage Foundation’s board on Monday because Kevin Roberts would not fully retract his October 30 video defending Tucker Carlson after the host’s interview with Nick Fuentes.
- Roberts apologized for calling critics a “venomous coalition” and denounced Fuentes, yet he declined to delete the video and continued to back Carlson.
- Heritage thanked George for his service and publicly reaffirmed confidence in Roberts’ leadership and the organization’s mission.
- A former Heritage staffer told Jewish Insider that George’s departure removes a potential vote to oust Roberts, suggesting his position is secure for now.
- The controversy has triggered broader fallout, including departures by antisemitism task force members, scholars and fellows, and the resignation of Roberts’ chief of staff after internal tensions surfaced in staff meetings.