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USA Today
21-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Heritage Foundation founder Edwin Feulner dies at 83
Edwin Feulner, founder and longtime president of the influential U.S. conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has died, the foundation announced in a statement. He was 83. Feulner, a Chicago-born political scientist, founded Heritage in 1973 and became its president in 1977, a position he held until 2013. Republican President Ronald Reagan awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989. The foundation's statement, released on July 18, did not specify when Feulner died or the cause. Current Heritage president Kevin Roberts and Board of Trustees Chairman Barb Van Andel-Gaby, wrote in a joint statement that Feulner founded Heritage to plant "a flag for truth in a town too often seduced by power." "What started as a small outpost for conservative ideas became - under Ed's tireless leadership - the intellectual arsenal for the Reagan Revolution and the modern conservative movement," they wrote. Heritage continues to deeply impact American conservatism - including being the institution that created Project 2025, widely considered the policy blueprint of President Donald Trump's quick-moving second term. Senator Mitch McConnell, a longtime leader of Congressional Republicans, wrote on social media that Feulner "was a great man" and that "his dedication to promoting peace through strength at the end of the Cold War offers a particularly enduring lesson." Representative Steve Scalise, a Republican and majority leader in the House of Representatives, wrote on social media that Feulner "was one of the architects who built the conservative movement in this country." The Excerpt: Trump, Project 2025 and the plan to remake government (Reporting by Brad Brooks in Colorado; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
Korea Herald
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Asan Institute pays tribute to Heritage Foundation founder Edwin Feulner
The Asan Institute for Policy Studies has expressed deep condolences over the passing of Edwin J. Feulner, founder and former president of The Heritage Foundation, who died Friday at the age of 83. Feulner co-founded The Heritage Foundation in 1973 and served as its president for 37 years, transforming it from a small research center into a powerful force in conservative politics, expressing values such as free markets, limited government and strong national defense. The Asan Institute noted that during the Ronald Reagan administration (1981-89), Feulner's leadership helped shape the conservative policy agenda, earning him the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989. He later advised Donald Trump's 2016 transition team and supported the creation of the highly controversial 'Project 2025,' which is widely credited in the US as the playbook to consolidate power in the office of the president and reshape the country with right-wing policies. Feulner was remembered by the Seoul institute as a leading expert on Asia and a lifelong friend to South Korea, having visited the country over 200 times and having forged close relationships with leaders across politics and business here. In 2002, Feulner was awarded the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit by President Kim Dae-jung for his contributions to the US-Korea alliance. 'He will be deeply missed,' the institute said. 'His vision and principles remain at the heart of our shared mission.'
Economic Times
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Heritage Foundation founder Edwin Feulner dies at 83
Agencies Edwin J. Feulner, co-founder of the Heritage Foundation and architect of Project 2025, dies at 83 after reshaping U.S. conservative politics. His leadership influenced both Reagan and Trump, leaving a lasting impact on American policy and governance. Edwin Feulner, founder and longtime president of the influential U.S. conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has died at age 83, Heritage said in a statement. The Friday statement did not say when Feulner died or the cause. Feulner, a Chicago-born political scientist, founded Heritage in 1973 and became its president in 1977, a position he held until 2013. Republican President Ronald Regan awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989. Current Heritage president Kevin Roberts and Board of Trustees Chairman Barb Van Andel-Gaby, wrote in a joint statement that Feulner founded Heritage to plant "a flag for truth in a town too often seduced by power." "What started as a small outpost for conservative ideas became - under Ed's tireless leadership - the intellectual arsenal for the Reagan Revolution and the modern conservative movement," they wrote. Heritage continues to deeply impact American conservatism - including being the institution that created Project 2025, widely considered the policy blueprint of President Donald Trump's quick-moving second term. Senator Mitch McConnell, a longtime leader of Congressional Republicans, wrote on social media that Feulner "was a great man" and that "his dedication to promoting peace through strength at the end of the Cold War offers a particularly enduring lesson." Representative Steve Scalise, a Republican and majority leader in the House of Representatives, wrote on social media that Feulner "was one of the architects who built the conservative movement in this country."
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Heritage Foundation founder Edwin Feulner dies at 83
Edwin Feulner , founder and longtime president of the influential U.S. conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation , has died at age 83, Heritage said in a statement. The Friday statement did not say when Feulner died or the cause. Feulner, a Chicago-born political scientist, founded Heritage in 1973 and became its president in 1977, a position he held until 2013. Republican President Ronald Regan awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Operations Management PGDM Degree healthcare Cybersecurity MCA Technology Artificial Intelligence Product Management MBA others Finance Leadership CXO Data Science Project Management Data Science Data Analytics Management Design Thinking Others Public Policy Digital Marketing Healthcare Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Current Heritage president Kevin Roberts and Board of Trustees Chairman Barb Van Andel-Gaby, wrote in a joint statement that Feulner founded Heritage to plant "a flag for truth in a town too often seduced by power." "What started as a small outpost for conservative ideas became - under Ed's tireless leadership - the intellectual arsenal for the Reagan Revolution and the modern conservative movement ," they wrote. Heritage continues to deeply impact American conservatism - including being the institution that created Project 2025 , widely considered the policy blueprint of President Donald Trump's quick-moving second term. Live Events Senator Mitch McConnell , a longtime leader of Congressional Republicans, wrote on social media that Feulner "was a great man" and that "his dedication to promoting peace through strength at the end of the Cold War offers a particularly enduring lesson." Representative Steve Scalise, a Republican and majority leader in the House of Representatives, wrote on social media that Feulner "was one of the architects who built the conservative movement in this country." Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
