
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who is Donald Trump's running mate, recently praised the vision of Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts in the foreword of Roberts' upcoming book 'Dawn’s Early Light.' This move has raised questions about potential conflicts with the Trump campaign's efforts to distance itself from Heritage's Project 2025 transition initiative.
In the foreword, Vance commended Roberts for articulating a fresh future for conservatism, highlighting the significant influence of the Heritage Foundation on Republican ideas over the years. Despite this alignment with Roberts' views, Vance's spokesperson emphasized that Vance and the Trump campaign are not associated with Project 2025, stating that only President Trump will determine the policy agenda for the future administration.