A social media post falsely claimed that the owner of Hobby Lobby, David Green, is also the finance director of the Heritage Foundation. While both men are named David Green, they are two different individuals. The founder of Hobby Lobby is known for supporting conservative causes, but he is not affiliated with the Heritage Foundation. The post, which was shared about 100 times, also incorrectly linked the Heritage Foundation to Project 2025, a conservative initiative. The two Davids Green can be distinguished by their pictures, resumes, and basic biographical details. The Heritage Foundation’s David Green has a background in finance and nonprofits, while Hobby Lobby’s David Green founded the company in 1970 and gave away ownership in 2022 to support Christian causes. PolitiFact and Reuters also debunked the claim. The Heritage Foundation did participate in Project 2025, which involved developing a playbook for a Republican presidential administration. The original social media user who shared the false claim could not be reached for comment. Additional information about the two individuals can be found on their LinkedIn profiles and the websites of Hobby Lobby and the Heritage Foundation.
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Shared Common Name Among Heritage and Hobby Lobby Executives
