Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing sharp criticism online after endorsing a new book by Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, that labels political opponents as “fascists.”
Clinton posted a photo of Weingarten holding the book Why Fascists Fear Teachers, along with a message praising the work.
“Randi’s new book is a critical read for this moment,” Clinton wrote on social media Thursday.
Conservatives immediately condemned the post, arguing that Clinton and Weingarten are perpetuating rhetoric that demonizes political opponents.
Republican communicator Matt Whitlock noted, “It’s been one week since Charlie Kirk was murdered by a lunatic who wrote about ‘fascists’ on shell casings. Now, Randi Weingarten has a new book arguing everyone who disagrees with her views on public education is a fascist.”
Other critics joined in, highlighting the timing of the endorsement just one week after Kirk’s assassination.
Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Culture Project, tweeted, “Hillary Clinton and Randi Weingarten are going full speed ahead with this disgusting rhetoric right after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Sick people.”
Conservative influencer Jack Posobiec added, “Charlie Kirk was murdered exactly one week ago. Here’s Hillary Clinton today.”
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