Overview
- He appeared Thursday on Fox & Friends to debut his children's book, The Heroes of 1776, slated for release in May 2026.
- He urged Americans to learn their shared history and to talk to one another, highlighting unifying ideals in the Declaration of Independence.
- He invoked Thomas Jefferson's view that an ignorant people will not remain free for long to argue for stronger civic learning.
- He cited findings that only 36% could pass the U.S. citizenship test and that many cannot name basic institutions, referencing a 2018 Institute for Citizens & Scholars survey.
- He said his Supreme Court colleagues agree on prioritizing civic education, as coverage situates the remarks within ongoing curriculum disputes including Florida's AP history revisions and debates over the 1619 Project.