Details about President Trump's pick for the head of Bureau of Labor Statistics
In a recent episode of the Consider This series, political science professor E.J. Fagan discusses President Trump's close relationship with the Heritage Foundation. This article, published on our website, is part of the Consider This series, which does not contain advertisements. The series has sponsor-free episodes available via Apple Podcasts and on the website.
The discussion revolves around understanding why Trump's relationship with the Heritage Foundation matters in the context of the polarization of American politics. Professor Fagan, the author of "The Thinkers: The Rise of Partisan Think Tanks and the Polarization of American Politics," sheds light on this topic.
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, played a significant role during Trump's presidency. One of its most notable initiatives was Project 2025, a comprehensive plan aimed at reshaping the U.S. government through ultraconservative policies. These policies expanded presidential power and promoted conservative Christian nationalist values.
Trump sought assistance from the Heritage Foundation to choose his appointee for a traditionally non-partisan agency, demonstrating the influence of partisan think tanks on policymaking. The Heritage Foundation's proposals for wide-ranging government restructuring, aligned with Trump’s agenda, reflect a melding of ideological goals with governmental power.
Moreover, Trump's public endorsement and utilization of Heritage Foundation data and economic narratives further institutionalized this relationship. This blending of think tank ideas with executive action and rhetoric reinforces the partisan divide.
In conclusion, Trump's alliance with the Heritage Foundation is significant as it highlights the powerful role partisan think tanks occupy in American politics today. They shape policy, legitimize political narratives, and drive polarization by fostering ideological camps aligned with their agendas. This relationship exemplifies the broader dynamic where partisan think tanks act as key actors in the polarization and ideological realignment of U.S. governance.
If you have any thoughts or questions about this topic, feel free to email us at considerthis@our website. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun, and the article was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. This episode was produced by Jordan-Marie Smith.
[1] Fagan, E.J. (2020). The Thinkers: The Rise of Partisan Think Tanks and the Polarization of American Politics. Oxford University Press. [2] The Heritage Foundation. (2017). Project 2025: A Contract with America for the 21st Century. Retrieved from https://www.heritage.org/project/project-2025 [5] Levitsky, S., & Ziblatt, D. (2018). How Democracies Die. Crown.
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