Vance writes foreword for Roberts

Tim Walz on JD Vance and Project 2025

Statement: "JD Vance literally wrote the foreword for the architect of the Project 2025 agenda."

Context:

In his maiden speech as the Democratic VP nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attacked his GOP opponent, Sen. JD Vance, for his ties to Project 2025, a conservative initiative. Walz's claim is accurate: Vance did write a foreword for a book by Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, the group behind Project 2025. Despite the Trump-Vance campaign's attempts to distance itself from Project 2025, Vance has praised his connection to Roberts and the Heritage Foundation.

The Facts:

• Vance wrote the foreword for Roberts' book, "Dawn's Early Light," originally scheduled for release in Sept. 2024 but postponed to Nov. 12. Harper Collins
• Roberts is President of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, and a leader of Project 2025, a 900-page manual of policies for the next GOP administration. Project 2025 | The Heritage Foundation | Roberts and Project 2025
• Vance has touted his involvement with Roberts' book, calling him a friend, and participated in events at the Heritage Foundation. Vance's X post | CNN interview | Heritage Foundation events | YouTube speech
• The Trump-Vance campaign has tried to distance itself from Project 2025, saying Vance has no involvement. Washington Post | Vance campaign statement
• Project 2025 has faced criticism, leading to leadership changes and the delay of Roberts' book until after the election. BBC News | RealClearPolitics
• The New York Times reported changes to the book's marketing, including removing Vance's name from the cover and altering the subtitle.

Sources:

• Harper Collins - Publisher of Roberts' book.
• Project 2025 manual - The 900-page policy document.
• Associated Press - Reporting on Roberts' role at the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025.
• Axios - Article on Vance's foreword and Roberts' role in Project 2025.
• Vance's X post - Vance's comments on writing the foreword for Roberts' book.
• CNN interview - Vance's interview with Dana Bash, calling Roberts a friend.
• Heritage Foundation events | YouTube speech - Vance's participation in Heritage Foundation events.
• Washington Post - Article on the Trump-Vance campaign's distance from Project 2025.
• Vance campaign statement - Statement from Vance's spokesperson.
• BBC News | RealClearPolitics - Reports on Project 2025 leadership changes and book delay.
• The New York Times - Article on changes to the marketing of Roberts' book.