Heritage Foundation Chief Resigns Amid Controversy Over Antisemitism Defense

By Sam Barron | Monday, 03 November 2025 04:51 PM EST
A senior official at the Heritage Foundation has resigned following controversy over President Kevin Roberts’ defense of Tucker Carlson after he interviewed a white nationalist with antisemitic ties. Ryan Neuhaus, Roberts’ chief of staff, left his role at the right-wing think tank, according to a spokesperson. “Ryan was not fired. He offered his resignation, which was accepted,” the spokesperson said. “Ryan is a good man, we appreciate his service, and we have no doubt he will serve the movement in another capacity.” Neuhaus had previously defended Roberts on social media after backlash over a video where Roberts endorsed Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes, a figure with a history of antisemitic remarks. In the video, Roberts claimed Carlson would remain a close ally of the Heritage Foundation despite Fuentes’ inflammatory statements about “organized Jewry” and other divisive rhetoric. While condemning Fuentes’ “vicious antisemitic ideology,” Roberts argued against canceling Carlson, stating that conservatives must confront “poisonous ideas” without resorting to suppression. The remarks sparked criticism from prominent Republicans, including Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen. Ted Cruz, who accused Roberts of enabling extremist views.