Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, has entered a political discussion after President Donald Trump reshared a viral video on Truth Social showing several children wearing hijabs at a Minnesota kindergarten graduation.

Ms. Rachel took to Instagram to express her support for the children, writing, "I saw some of you wore a hijab to your graduation. I am glad you wore something meaningful and special to you and your family. Different kids wear different things that are a part of their cultures and religions, such as hijabs, kippahs, or necklaces with a cross. Some kids don’t wear anything that is from their religion or are not religious."

Her post also appeared to indirectly respond to the president without naming him, stating, "No one’s hurtful words can take away our worth and our value! Just because someone says something does not mean it’s true!"

Ms. Rachel, who appeared on the "TODAY" show in September and attended the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala in New York City in May 2024, has thus publicly supported the cultural and religious expression of young students amid the controversy.

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