This weekend’s gathering of Moms for Liberty has showcased how the group has moved toward fully embracing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his political messaging as November’s election draws closer.
People pray before the start of the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich speaks at the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich speaks at the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Attendees hold signs during the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
Many communities where Moms for Liberty candidates took over a majority of the school board have been frustrated by their laser-like focus on removing books, questioning lessons around race and rejecting LGBTQ+ identities. A lack of progress toward academic improvement has in turn led to a counter movement among more moderate and liberal parents and teachers unions.
She added that as the group continues to endorse in local school board races, she is encouraged by Florida’s recent primary in which 60% of Moms for Liberty-backed candidates — some running for office for the first time — advanced to this fall’s general election. Around the country, some school board members backed by Moms for Liberty or who carry out the group’s agenda have been recalled in recent months by community members who say their policies have caused chaos.
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