Teachers' union president under fire for rebranding as school reopening supporter

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten is facing criticism from parents and Republicans over a speech she gave in favor of fully reopening schools this fall.

"Conditions have changed. We can and we must reopen schools in the fall for in-person teaching, learning and support. And we must keep them open fully and safely five days a week," Weingarten said in a speech Thursday.  Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., told Fox News that Weingarten "is attempting to rewrite history by framing her union as part of the 'solution.'" "The truth is that students would have been in-person this spring semester if teachers unions had gotten out of the way and Biden had grown a much-needed spine to stand up to them. But instead, schools were kept closed which caused months of harm for students and families, particularly those who are low-income and have disabilities," added Foxx, the top Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee.