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Donald Trump, as president-elect, plans to implement policies aimed at shifting educational approaches to gender and race to the right. He has pledged to eliminate critical race theory and restrict transgender participation in school sports, while also promising to enhance parental oversight in education. These initiatives are part of a broader cultural agenda he has promoted throughout his campaign.
During an ABC panel, The Bachelor producers were questioned about the franchise's history of race issues, particularly with non-white leads. When asked about the struggles with conversations and portrayals of race, the producers remained silent, prompting criticism. This comes after the departure of Chris Harrison in 2021 following controversies surrounding the show's handling of racial issues. The franchise has faced multiple controversies in recent years, and the executive producers have been working on a cautious reset to address these issues.
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott clashed with the hosts of The View, accusing them of sending a "dangerous, offensive, disgusting message" to African American children by suggesting that success is only possible by being the exception to the rule. Scott also criticized the show for cutting to commercial breaks every time he made a good point. The appearance followed co-host Joy Behar's comments that Scott doesn't understand race issues in the US as a black Republican. Scott defended the Republican Party's record on race issues and argued that black people can succeed in America without being the exception.