How the Heritage Foundation is Quietly Reshaping the Nation, and its Hidden Agenda to Erase Your Rights.
This conservative think tank has produced a transition project ever since Ronald Reagan’s victory in 1980. But Heritage says this effort, in Project 2025, stands out in terms of level of involvement and vigor.
In the shifting landscape of American politics, there are powerful forces at play, ones that operate behind the scenes, quietly molding the nation's future to serve their own needs. Among these, the Heritage Foundation stands as a prominent figure. On the surface, this organization projects itself as a defender of conservative values, but a deeper examination suggests a far more sinister agenda: it is a tool of the Deep State, a shadowy network of elites seeking to reshape the United States Constitution to fit their own goals, not the will of the people. In this essay, I will argue that Donald Trump, the MAGA movement, and American patriots are unwittingly being used by this deceptive force in a game that could undermine the very foundation of American democracy.
The Heritage Foundation: An Engine of Elitist Control
Founded in 1973, the Heritage Foundation has been presented to the public as a conservative think tank, influencing policy on issues ranging from national defense to family values. However, a closer look reveals it to be less of a grassroots organization representing the voice of the people and more of a tool wielded by the elites for their own purposes. It is no coincidence that Heritage is heavily funded by wealthy donors, corporate interests, and international billionaires. This flow of money raises the question: who truly controls the agenda of the Heritage Foundation?
The answer lies in the Deep State, a network of powerful individuals embedded within government and private sectors, whose objective is to maintain and expand their influence. Their interests often stand in stark contrast to those of the American people. The Heritage Foundation’s advocacy of policies that disproportionately benefit corporations and wealthy elites—while cloaked in the language of patriotism—suggests a deliberate attempt to mold America to suit the Deep State’s goals, not those of everyday citizens. They are actively working to change the U.S. Constitution, using terms like "originalism" and "constitutional conservatism" to mask their real intentions: weakening the democratic safeguards that protect ordinary Americans from elite control.
A Plot to Change the Constitution
One of the clearest examples of the Heritage Foundation’s covert agenda is its push for a Constitutional Convention. Though marketed as a means to restore America’s founding principles, a Constitutional Convention could open Pandora's box, allowing powerful interests to rewrite the nation’s highest law. Under the guise of "restoring liberty," the Heritage Foundation promotes this dangerous idea, knowing full well that such a convention could strip away crucial rights and protections, from free speech to the right to protest. The Constitution, which has stood as the bedrock of American freedom for over two centuries, would be at the mercy of elites eager to erode it for their gain.
These changes are not for the people but for the few. They aim to consolidate power, reduce checks and balances, and make the government more susceptible to control by corporate interests. The Heritage Foundation’s vision for America is not one of freedom for all but of freedom for the elite, a nation where a handful of individuals have unprecedented power, while the rest of the country is left in the cold.
Trump and the MAGA Movement: Dupes in the Game
Perhaps the most alarming aspect of this plot is how the Heritage Foundation has co-opted the MAGA movement and its leader, Donald Trump. What began as a populist wave, meant to drain the swamp and return power to the people, has been cleverly twisted by the Deep State to serve their ends. Trump and his supporters have been sold a narrative of reclaiming America’s greatness, but they are being used as pawns in a larger game, orchestrated by the very elites they sought to oppose.
The Heritage Foundation has positioned itself as an ally of the MAGA movement, offering policy recommendations and advisory support to Trump’s administration. But instead of advancing the true interests of American patriots, these policies have often served to strengthen the hand of the elite. Whether it’s tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy or deregulation that empowers corporations at the expense of workers, the Heritage Foundation has carefully steered the MAGA ship into dangerous waters, all while convincing its followers that they are fighting for freedom.
Trump has been surrounded by advisors and institutions like the Heritage Foundation that subtly manipulate the agenda. The same Deep State that he vowed to defeat has infiltrated his movement, using it as a tool to advance their own plans for constitutional revision and elitist control. The MAGA movement, which once represented the voice of the common American, is now being co-opted to serve the very forces it sought to dismantle.
A Dire Warning
The American people must wake up to the truth: the Heritage Foundation is not a friend of the people, but a wolf in sheep’s clothing, operating as a front for the Deep State. Their push to alter the Constitution is a direct assault on American democracy, designed to strip away the rights and protections that have defined the nation for centuries. Under the guise of conservatism, they are paving the way for an elitist takeover, one that will leave ordinary Americans powerless.
The MAGA movement and Donald Trump, once beacons of hope for those seeking to return America to its founding principles, have been skillfully manipulated by the very elites they sought to oppose. Unless this manipulation is exposed and stopped, the United States risks falling into the hands of those who seek to control it for their own gain, turning the dream of American liberty into a nightmare of elitist dominance.
Now is the time for patriots to reclaim their movement, to recognize the Heritage Foundation and its Deep State ties for what they are, and to stand firm in defense of the true Constitution. The future of America depends on it.
The Heritage Foundation influenced the Trump administration in several key policy areas, often aligning with the "America First" agenda and offering recommendations that were adopted into law or executive actions.
Some of the policies the Heritage Foundation either supported or helped shape during Trump's presidency include:
1. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017)
The Heritage Foundation played a role in shaping the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was the centerpiece of Trump's domestic policy. The law reduced corporate tax rates and simplified the individual tax code, reflecting Heritage's long-standing advocacy for lower taxes to stimulate economic growth. However, critics argue that the policy disproportionately benefited the wealthy and corporations—an outcome aligned with corporate interests, rather than middle-class Americans.
2. Deregulation
The Trump administration aggressively rolled back regulations across industries, from environmental protections to labor laws. The Heritage Foundation had long advocated for deregulation as a way to foster economic growth and reduce government intervention in business. Trump’s administration followed suit by dismantling many Obama-era regulations, particularly through executive orders, targeting restrictions in the energy, finance, and healthcare sectors. Many of these rollbacks were influenced by Heritage's policy recommendations.
3. Judicial Appointments
The Heritage Foundation, alongside the Federalist Society, played a major role in advising Trump on judicial appointments, particularly to the Supreme Court. Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, all of whom align with conservative legal principles, were among the nominees supported by Heritage. These appointments were aimed at shifting the courts in a more conservative, originalist direction, with long-term implications for issues like abortion, gun rights, and religious freedom.
4. Immigration Policy
Heritage strongly supported Trump’s immigration policies, particularly his efforts to reduce illegal immigration. This included backing for the border wall, enhanced border security, and stricter enforcement of immigration laws. The Foundation also endorsed policies that sought to curtail legal immigration, including limiting family-based immigration and advocating for a merit-based system.
5. Withdrawal from International Agreements
Heritage backed Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from international agreements that they argued were unfavorable to American interests. This included the Paris Climate Accord, which Trump exited in 2017, and the Iran Nuclear Deal (officially the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA), which the U.S. left in 2018. Both moves aligned with Heritage’s views on American sovereignty and its belief that such agreements placed undue restrictions on U.S. policy and economy.
6. Healthcare Reform
The Heritage Foundation supported Trump's efforts to dismantle Obamacare (Affordable Care Act), though a full repeal never materialized. They were instrumental in pushing for reforms aimed at reducing government involvement in healthcare, advocating for more market-based solutions, such as expanding health savings accounts (HSAs) and increasing competition in the insurance market.
7. Defense Spending
Under Trump, there was a significant increase in defense spending, which aligned with Heritage’s belief in maintaining a strong national defense. Trump’s budgets expanded military funding, echoing Heritage’s calls for rebuilding and modernizing the U.S. military to meet global threats.
8. Religious Freedom and Social Conservatism
The Heritage Foundation has long been a champion of religious freedom and social conservative values. During the Trump administration, these priorities were reflected in policies that rolled back protections for LGBTQ rights, expanded religious exemptions for employers, and allowed for more government funding of religious organizations.
These policies reflect the overlap between Trump’s agenda and the Heritage Foundation's longstanding conservative positions. However, while many in the MAGA movement may have seen these policies as aligned with their interests, they also served the goals of powerful elites and corporate donors, benefiting a small subset of Americans at the expense of broader economic and social concerns.
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