Ben Carson Launches Conservative Think Tank, Calls for ‘Commonsense Solutions’ to America’s Problems

Then-Secretary of Housing and Urban Development-designate Ben Carson testifies during his confirmation hearing before Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 12, 2017. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced Wednesday that he has launched a nonprofit think tank named the American Cornerstone Institute.

The institute, according to its website, pursues “commonsense solutions to America’s most pressing issues, while ensuring our country stands firm in support of our founding principles.”