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The Christian nationalist who wants to put the 10 Commandments in every Oklahoma classroom was caught watching porn on his office television.

There is no credible or verified evidence from reliable sources that Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma education superintendent advocating for Bible and Ten Commandments instruction, was caught watching pornography on his office television.

Americans United denounces Ryan Walters’ Christian Nationalist plan to require Oklahoma public schools to use the Bible in classroom instruction

Americans United denounces Ryan Walters’ Christian Nationalist plan to require Oklahoma public schools to use the Bible in classroom instruction

Source: au.org

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Verified July 26, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

The claim combines two components: first, that Ryan Walters is a Christian nationalist pushing to place the Ten Commandments in Oklahoma classrooms, and second, that he was caught watching pornography on his office television. The first part is well-documented and supported by multiple credible sources describing Walters' policies and public statements mandating Bible instruction in public schools.au.orgau.orgAmericans United denounces Ryan Walters’ Christian Nationalist plan to require...people.compeople.comOklahoma Schools Are Now Required to Teach the Bible and 10 Commandmentsnpr.orgnpr.orgWhy Oklahoma's top public education official aims to bring bibles into...

However, none of the search results or reputable news outlets provide any evidence or reports supporting the second part of the claim about Walters being caught watching pornography. This allegation appears to be unsubstantiated by any credible media or official reports. Given the lack of any verifiable evidence or credible reporting on this serious accusation, it cannot be confirmed.

The claim may stem from rumor, misinformation, or politically motivated attacks but remains unsupported by factual data. Without independent verification or authoritative sources confirming this behavior, the claim must be treated as unverifiable. It is important to distinguish between documented policy actions and unproven personal allegations to maintain factual accuracy.

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Americans United denounces Ryan Walters’ Christian Nationalist plan to require...

au.org
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Oklahoma education head discusses why he’s mandating public schools teach the...

pbs.org
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Oklahoma Schools Are Now Required to Teach the Bible and 10 Commandments

people.com
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