Lara Trump says CRT teaches kids to judge people on the color of their skin

July 8, 2021 carleyshaffer1 US 0

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 26: Lara Trump, daughter-in-law and campaign advisor for U.S. President Donald Trump, pre-records her address to the Republican National Convention from inside an empty Mellon Auditorium on August 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced the Republican Party to move away from an in-person convention to a televised format, similar to the Democratic Party's convention a week earlier. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, pre-records her address to the Republican National Convention from inside an empty Mellon Auditorium on August 26, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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President Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, has suggested critical race theory divides children based on the color of their skin. This follows American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten, who accused GOP lawmakers of bullying teachers out of teaching students the truth.

Lara Trump told sources on Thursday, “the bottom line is that anything that would teach us anything but loving our country, loving one another, and judging people based on the content of their character, solely is just flat wrong.” She added, Americans want their children to be taught the truth, but critical race theory promotes judgement based on skin color and is not a positive way of educating young Americans.

Weingarten argued opposition to the implementation of CRT in schools is hurting children’s education, despite major pushback from parents and teachers that believe the curriculum creates more division.

Florida’s education system exists to create opportunity for our children. Critical Race Theory teaches kids to hate our country and to hate each other. It is state-sanctioned racism and has no place in Florida schools. pic.twitter.com/ludv7ARgNP

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 10, 2021

States across the country have passed legislation in response to progressive’s push for CRT in schools, including bills signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).

The legislation DeSantis signed to combat CRT says what is taught “must be factual and objective, and may not suppress or distort significant historical events.” Additionally, Gov. Abbott has said laws regarding critical race theory will be a topic Texas lawmakers will revisit during its’ special session.

Meanwhile, Weingarten threated GOP legislation and said she vows there will be legal action to defend teaching what she calls “honest history.”

Critics of CRT, including parents, teachers and lawmakers have continued to fight against its implementation, believing the ideology indoctrinates students, perpetuates division and creates a negative view of America.