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AFT President Quits X Over Hate and Disinformation

1/15/2026

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Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, announced her departure from X because the platform has become a space for hate and disinformation.
She criticized the site for allowing harmful AI-generated images of children.
Weingarten said she will engage with users on Bluesky and Substack.
The American Federation of Teachers criticized the administration for failing to support communities and noted the closure of Minneapolis schools to ensure safety.

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Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, announced her departure from X because the platform has become a space for hate and disinformation.
She criticized the site for allowing harmful AI-generated images of children.
Weingarten said she will engage with users on Bluesky and Substack.
The American Federation of Teachers criticized the administration for failing to support communities and noted the closure of Minneapolis schools to ensure safety.