Trump’s Lie-Filled State of the Union Rant Shows He’s Lost Touch with America: AFT’s Weingarten

WASHINGTON-AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement reacting to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address:

"Trump is a master of theater, but he lacks empathy and unity. So if you can't make ends meet, or your housing or child care or healthcare costs are too high, this speech told you that you don't matter.

"He has declared that he's made America great again, so for the millions of Americans struggling or striving, there's not one word of help. For millions of children, not one word about their future. For working people, the same.

"We all love the USA and are proud of our military and our Olympians, but a State of the Union address should be about how we help each other, and that was sorely absent."

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The AFT represents 1.8 million pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and healthcare workers; and early childhood educators.