Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has come under fire after posting support for American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten�s new book, which argues that �fascists� target public education to undermine democracy.

�Congratulations to my friend [Weingarten] on Why Fascists Fear Teachers,� Clinton wrote on X, alongside a photo of Weingarten holding the book. �From banning books to controlling curriculum, authoritarians go after public education because it’s a cornerstone of democracy. Randi�s new book is a critical read for this moment.�

The post quickly set off a backlash from conservatives, who accused Clinton of fueling divisive rhetoric just one week after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah. Authorities say the accused gunman embraced far-left ideology and etched the word �fascist� on ammunition used in the attack.

�It�s been one week since Charlie Kirk was murdered by a lunatic who wrote about �fascists� on shell casings,� Republican strategist Matt Whitlock wrote on X. �Now, Randi Weingarten has a new book arguing everyone who disagrees with her views on public education � is a fascist.�

Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Culture Project, called Clinton�s endorsement �disgusting rhetoric right after Charlie Kirk�s assassination.� Conservative commentator Jack Posobiec also weighed in: �Charlie Kirk was murdered exactly one week ago. Here�s Hillary Clinton today.�

The Republican National Committee amplified the criticism, posting: �Democrats Hillary Clinton and Randi Weingarten are still suggesting Republicans are �fascists.� They really can�t help themselves, can they?�

Reached by Fox News Digital, Weingarten defended the book, which was released Tuesday. �Have they read the book? If they did they�d discover it�s a love letter to teachers,� she said.

In the book, Weingarten argues that authoritarian regimes historically seek to suppress teachers and education systems. �Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes,� the introduction reads. �Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowered population that can see past propaganda.�

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