WASHINGTON — The think tank Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C. announced that Columbus native and former Vice President Mike Pence is joining the foundation as a “distinguished visiting fellow.”
“The Heritage Foundation is a flagship of the conservative movement and I am profoundly honored to join them as a distinguished visiting fellow to advance conservative policies that will benefit every American,” Pence said as part of the announcement. “The Heritage Foundation helped shape my conservative philosophy for decades and played a pivotal role advancing conservative policies throughout the Trump Administration. I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with the all-star team at Heritage as we continue to take the case for a strong national defense, free markets and traditional values to policymakers across the nation and to every American who cherishes our heritage of freedom.”
The foundation said as a visiting fellow, the former vice president will provide advice on public policy to provide conservative input on the country’s “biggest challenges.” The former vice president will also be speaking on policy issues and will write a monthly column for “The Daily Signal” which is the foundation’s multimedia news outlet.
Pence has opened a transition office in northern Virginia. He announced Wednesday that the Office of the Former Vice President will handle correspondence, scheduling requests, public statements and official activities for him and his wife, Karen. The office is located in Arlington, across the Potomac River from Washington.
The Pences are also living in northern Virginia. A spokesperson said they have summer plans to move back to Indiana.
