Trump seeks to energize base by tapping into culture war issues at Moms for Liberty event in Tennessee

Former President Donald Trump spoke at the third conference of Moms for Liberty, focusing on immigration, his election loss claims, and attacking Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. While not detailing education policy changes, he expressed support for parental rights and vouchers for private school tuition. Trump criticized public schools allowing transgender students to identify in the classroom. His appearance at the event was criticized by Harris’ campaign, emphasizing her focus on public education investment.
The conference also addressed the controversial Project 2025, with ties to far-right ideologies, and highlighted issues related to school board elections and parental rights. Moms for Liberty, a conservative parental rights group, emphasized their advocacy for school choice and opposition to certain policies, but faced controversy related to specific incidents with its co-founder and local chapters.
Despite criticism and controversy, Moms for Liberty, which has strong GOP ties, continues to advocate for cultural issues in education. The organization staged a $3 million campaign in battleground states, pushing against mask mandates, book bans, and discussions on structural racism in classrooms. While the group’s influence in local elections has started to wane, their commitment to parental rights and cultural issues remains strong.

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