OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Wednesday night, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced in a national news television interview that he is resigning from his role to become the CEO of the conservative Teacher Freedom Alliance.

What did Walters say?

Walters appeared on Fox News Wednesday night after teasing "big news" in a social media post.

"Liberals' worst nightmare is about to become true," said Walters.

Nexstar's KFOR reached out to Walters' offices for comment, but did not hear back.

Ryan Walters background

Walters is a former Oklahoma social studies teacher and was sworn in on Jan. 9, 2023. Running as a Republican, Walters beat out Democratic challenger Jena Nelson. Walters previously served Oklahoma as the secretary of education after an appointment from Governor Kevin

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