The Heritage Foundation and its president, Kevin Roberts, are under fire for Roberts’ remark about a “second American revolution” that would “remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” President Biden’s campaign condemned the comment, suggesting Trump’s allies are advocating for violent upheaval.
Roberts made his controversial statement on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, leading to criticism from various quarters, including former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger and MSNBC hosts. Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, a Heritage-led conservative policy initiative, although his campaign did not directly attribute this to Roberts’ comments.
Heritage stood by Roberts, claiming his remarks were misinterpreted. Roberts defended his statement on social media, framing it as a call for peaceful electoral change and accusing the left of inciting violence. The organization reiterated this stance in another post featuring Democrats’ controversial comments about unrest.
For Biden’s campaign, the remarks highlighted their message that Trump threatens democracy. Critics like Kinzinger and MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough questioned the implications of a “bloodless” revolution if the left does not comply. The controversy has intensified scrutiny on Heritage and its Project 2025, with Trump denying any association with the initiative.
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