Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faced backlash on social media after posting a photo endorsing a new book by left-wing American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten that characterizes political opponents as “fascists.”

“Congratulations to my friend [Weingarten] on ‘Why Fascists Fear Teachers.’ From banning books to controlling curriculum, authoritarians go after public education because it’s a cornerstone of democracy,” Clinton posted online Thursday along with a photo of Weingarten holding a copy of her tome.

“Randi’s new book is a critical read for this moment,” she added.

Conservatives criticized Clinton’s post, arguing it furthered a pattern of smearing political opponents that they say helped create the climate leading to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

“It’s been one week since Charlie Kirk was murdered by a lunatic who wrote about ‘fascists’ on shell casings,” Republican communicator Matt Whitlock posted on X.

“Now, Randi Weingarten has a new book arguing everyone who disagrees with her views on public education – which have destroyed public education in America – is a fascist.”