On Thursday, US President Donald Trump signed an order to dismantle the Department of Education. During a special ceremony in the White House East Room, Trump, sitting at a desk with school children, signed the order and then raised it up, smiling proudly. He said that this order will begin the process of permanently abolishing the federal Department of Education.
Trump Slams Education Department as “Worthless”
US President Donald Trump has described the Department of Education as worthless and corrupted by liberal ideology. However, since the department was established in 1979, it cannot be closed without Congressional approval. Republicans have said they will introduce a bill to achieve this goal.
Trump stated that the Education Department is not doing a good job, and we are going to close it down as soon as possible. His order is expected to strip it of funding and staff. However, the department will not be completely shut down—the White House has clarified that it will continue to perform some essential functions.
Trump Claims U.S. Education Lags Behind
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with other Republican leaders, were among the audience at the signing ceremony. He stated that this move is necessary to save money and improve educational standards in the United States, claiming that the country is lagging behind Europe and China.
Trump’s Major Decisions So Far
- Expelling illegal immigrants from the United States
- Announcing uniform tariffs on various countries
- Shutting down USAID
- Ending the transgender system in America
- Making IVF technology more affordable
- Releasing documents on the assassinations of former leader Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy
- Prioritizing free speech
