To put it quite simply: there is virtually zero critical race theory in schools. There are more textbooks denying the transatlantic slave trade than mention critical race theory. That’s how to best frame this issue.

The right-wing is fueled by conspiracy theories about enemies, and at times they make up such theories. https://medium.com/inserting-philosophy/what-lurks-beneath-conspiracy-theories-57b7e0a0764a That’s all this kerfuffle over critical race theory is: made-up propaganda pushing conspiracy theories to unite people against an alleged enemy. Of course, it fits within the larger agenda of maintaining the status quo.