Hold onto your hats, folks—Professor Josh Blackman just dropped a bombshell by resigning from his role as Senior Editor of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, accusing the Heritage Foundation of turning a blind eye to antisemitism on the right.

Blackman’s exit, driven by frustration with Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts’ refusal to tackle controversial rhetoric, is the latest in a string of departures tied to the think tank’s handling of divisive figures in the conservative sphere, as Newsmax reports.

This saga kicked off earlier in 2025 when media personality Tucker Carlson hosted white nationalist Nick Fuentes in a widely criticized interview, spouting claims about Jewish control over American institutions.

Heritage Leadership Under Fire for Silence

Instead of condemning Carlson’s remarks, Roberts took to social media to slam critics as a “venomous coalition,” a move Blackman called out as giving “aid and comfort” to a troubling trend on the right.

Blackman, who spent a decade with Heritage, leading projects like the third edition of the Heritage Guide and authoring papers on combating antisemitism, couldn’t stomach the direction under Roberts’ watch.

His resignation letter didn’t mince words, stating, “Your actions have made my continued affiliation with Heritage untenable,” reflecting a deep rift over values once shared.

Resignations Pile Up Amid Controversy

The fallout has been swift—judges have stopped endorsing Heritage’s Clerkship Academy, scholars are pulling out of publications, and a book-signing event at the Federalist Society’s convention was scrapped after contributors bailed.

Blackman noted the Heritage brand, once a beacon for constitutional fidelity, has turned “toxic” overnight, a gut punch to an institution that’s long anchored conservative legal thought.

Adding fuel to the fire, other board members and fellows have also walked away, echoing Blackman’s concerns about leadership’s failure to draw a line against hateful rhetoric.

Carlson’s Rhetoric Sparks Wider Backlash

Meanwhile, Carlson, recently dubbed “Antisemite of the Year” by StopAntisemitism for promoting extremist voices, faced fresh scrutiny at AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, where his guest choices raised more eyebrows.

Liora Rez of StopAntisemitism didn’t hold back, accusing Carlson of hosting “glowing interviews” with figures tied to hateful ideologies, a critique that’s hard to ignore given the evidence .

Even allies like Steve Bannon, who shared stages with Carlson, have drawn ire for targeting Jewish figures and institutions, further muddying the waters for conservatives who value principle over provocation.

Political Ripples and Unanswered Questions

Vice President JD Vance, speaking at AmericaFest, dodged calls to denounce Carlson or others, arguing against internal “purity tests” within the Republican Party—a stance that’s left some Jewish and evangelical supporters of Israel rethinking their backing for his future ambitions.

Heritage, for its part, doubled down with a statement asserting their mission remains unchanged and loyalty to the institution is “non-negotiable,” a response that feels more like a wall than a bridge.

As voices like Ben Shapiro call for Heritage to act as “ideological border control” and Sen. Ted Cruz warns of antisemitism creeping among younger conservatives, the question looms: can the right reclaim its moral clarity without fracturing further?