Kevin Roberts discusses targeting administrative state in Trump interview
- Kevin Roberts highlighted the growth of the federal 'administrative state' as a concern for both Democrats and Republicans.
- He called for a reduction in federal employees and criticized the overreach of government power, using Trump's indictments as an example.
- Roberts defended Project 2025 against mischaracterizations and emphasized the need for accountability in government.
In a recent interview, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts discussed the perceived threat posed by the federal government, attributing the rapid growth of the 'administrative state' to both political parties. He emphasized the need for a Trump administration to address this issue by reducing the number of federal employees, which has significantly increased since the late 1970s. Roberts argued that the administrative state has overstepped its bounds, citing the indictments against Trump as a warning sign for all citizens. He criticized not only progressive Democrats but also some establishment Republicans for their roles in this expansion. Roberts defended Project 2025, asserting that it has been mischaracterized by critics and that it aims to restore order and accountability in government operations. He concluded that the battle in Washington, D.C., is fundamentally about the power dynamics between the government and the citizens it serves.