Jill Biden warns that Trump could ‘devastate’ public education as president

First lady Jill Biden made a passionate plea for the future of public education in America during a speech at the United Federation of Teachers’ yearly spring conference in Manhattan. She asserted that if her husband, Joe Biden, is re-elected as president, the future of public education will remain bright. However, she warned that if Donald Trump were to be re-elected, it would bring “chaos and division” to the education system.

Biden, a Ph.D. educator, criticized Trump for his lack of concern for public education, accusing him of wanting to destroy the system rather than strengthen it. She highlighted the importance of public schools and the dangers of privatization, funding cuts, and censorship under a Trump administration.

The first lady’s remarks were met with applause from the left-leaning crowd, which included Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and UFT President Michael Mulgrew. Biden’s speech comes just days before Trump’s scheduled campaign rally in the South Bronx, marking his first rally in his birth state since 2016.

Biden’s visit to New York follows a week of campaigning for her husband in Michigan, a key battleground state. Her message resonated with the audience, emphasizing the critical role of public education in shaping the future of America. As the 2024 election approaches, the debate over the future of public education is likely to remain a key issue for voters.