In a shocking move, Donald Trump is reportedly pushing an executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, a radical step that has infuriated Democrats, teachers’ unions, and education advocates.
According to a leaked draft cited by The Wall Street Journal the order instructs Linda McMahon**, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, to take all necessary steps to facilitate the department’s closure—despite legal hurdles requiring Congressional approval.
Trump 78 has long vowed to dismantle the federal oversight of education, arguing that power should be returned to states. However, critics warn that this could lead to widespread program cuts mass layoffs and a devastating blow to public education nationwide.
McMahon a former WWE CEO, has echoed Trump’s views, claiming that federal control is harming students. She has hinted at shifting some responsibilities to other government agencies, though legal experts predict major lawsuits will follow.
The move has deepened partisan tensions with many accusing Trump of sabotaging education for political gain. Will Trump’s controversial push succeed, or will legal and political battles halt what some are calling the biggest attack on public education in U.S. history”?
