Heritage Foundation co-founder Edwin J. Feulner died at the age of 83. (Getty Images)
The group had organized Project 2025, a controversial initiative that offered right-wing policy recommendations for the second Trump administration. Feulner co-wrote the initiative's afterward and he and Roberts met with President Donald Trump ahead of last year's election. Feulner was also on Trump's transition team ahead of his first term.
Under his leadership, Heritage instituted a new model of conservative policy advocacy. This helped shape Reagan-era reforms and pushed market-based ideas into political mainstream. Feulner has remained active through Project 2025 and a transition plan for a second Trump term which is drawing praise and criticism for its hardline policy proposals.
An author of nine books and a former congressional aide, he was also involved in various other conservative organizations.
Edwin J. Feulner is survived by his wife Lina, as well as their children and grandchildren. (Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Roberts and Andel-Gaby vowed to honor Feulner's life by "carrying his mission forward with courage, integrity, and determination."
"Thank you for showing us what one faithful, fearless man can do when he refuses to cede ground in the fight for self-governance," the leaders said of Feulner.
Heritage did not disclose Feulner's cause of death.
Feulner is survived by his wife Lina, as well as their children and grandchildren.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/heritage-foundation-founder-edwin-j-feulner-dies-83