Rachel Griffin-Accurso, better known as “Ms. Rachel,” has become a household name for millions of families, building a multimillion-dollar brand on toddler-focused educational videos. Her YouTube channel boasts over 16 million subscribers, with individual videos surpassing a billion views. Marketed as an interactive and trusted learning resource for children under three, her content blends speech-therapy techniques with cheerful songs, earning her the trust of countless parents. However, Ms. Rachel has recently shifted from nursery rhymes to political activism, using her social media platforms to comment extensively on the Israel-Hamas war.

In her posts, Griffin-Accurso has accused Israel of “genocide,” shared a widely debunked image of a so-called starving Palestinian child (later identified as suffering from a congenital condition), and promoted the work of Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza—who has openly supported “resistance” following Hamas’ October 2023 massacre, refused to condemn civilian killings, and praised slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Critics argue that her highly publicized stance not only spreads misinformation but also risks politicizing her young audience’s trusted learning space, intertwining children’s educational media with a controversial and deeply polarizing conflict.

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SOURCE: The Algemeiner