Democratic strategist Doug Schoen sounds alarm over the Biden administration's limited consultation with experts, arguing that the party's handling of the Israel situation and the economy will determine its fate in the upcoming election.
FIRST ON FOX: Democratic strategist Doug Schoen has voiced concerns about the Biden administration's limited consultation with experts, a situation he describes as a "near-total freeze-out on outside advice." Schoen believes this lack of input could harm the party's prospects in the upcoming election, particularly in light of the divisive handling of the Israel situation and the ongoing economic challenges.
Meanwhile, an analysis of White House visitor logs reveals that the president of the National Education Association (NEA), Rebecca "Becky" Pringle, has visited the Biden White House at least 24 times since 2021. These visits include meetings with national economic advisor Lael Branard, Vice President Harris's Deputy Chief of Staff Erin Wilson, and First Lady Jill Biden's aides.
Biden White House's Near-Total Freeze-Out on Outside Advice
Pringle's recent speech at the NEA's Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly drew widespread criticism for its call for transformative social justice change in the education system and its attack on the Trump administration. She pledged to fight privatization, vouchers, and any schemes that drain resources from public schools.
Pringle, who contributed to Biden's 2020 campaign, expressed support for the union's focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), a controversial concept that has sparked debate in various sectors.
Biden White House's Near-Total Freeze-Out on Outside Advice
School choice advocate Corey DeAngelis criticized Pringle's comments, accusing her of being a "power-hungry control freak" who believes she owns children's minds. DeAngelis called for defunding teachers unions and allowing money to follow the child.
In a previous statement, Pringle emphasized the importance of racial and social justice in education policy, citing the need to address housing justice, food inequality, and the effects of the pandemic on marginalized communities.
Biden White House's Near-Total Freeze-Out on Outside Advice
Pringle faced backlash during the pandemic for earning over $500,000 while her union pushed for school closures, with some teachers earning a fraction of her salary.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and NEA for comment on Pringle's White House visits but received no response.
Biden White House's Near-Total Freeze-Out on Outside Advice
The release of White House visitor logs contradicts a previous statement by a Biden spokesman who denied knowledge of a particular official's visit.
Separately, a Parkinson's disease specialist met with President Biden's physician in the White House, raising questions about Biden's health following his recent cognitive assessment.
