Turns out Randi Weingarten’s self-promoting ‘book’ was a big scam all along
Randi Weingarten's book, 'Why Fascists Fear Teachers', has been criticized for allegedly using union resources for personal gain. An analysis revealed that significant funds were directed towards the book's production, benefiting various collaborators. The controversy raises concerns about the financial practices of teachers' unions and their impact on public funds.
- ▪Randi Weingarten's book was supported by substantial financial resources from the American Federation of Teachers.
- ▪Sally Kohn, credited as a collaborator, received over $400,000 from the AFT in the year leading up to the book's publication.
- ▪Weingarten's attorney, Charles Moerdler, reportedly received close to a million dollars from the AFT, with some funds likely related to the book.
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Opinion editorial Turns out Randi Weingarten’s self-promoting ‘book’ was a big scam all along By Post Editorial Board Published May 19, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET AFT president Randi Weingarten used union resources to write her latest book, according to an analysis. Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for MomsRising See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Teacher union honcho Randi Weingarten’s 2025 vanity book “Why Fascists Fear Teachers” isn’t just a self-promoting, self-glorifying soliloquy: The unreadable screed also served as a helpful cash conduit for Weingarten and her friends to make bank on the back of teachers’ union dues.
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