In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through American politics, President Donald Trump has officially dissolved the US Department of Education. During an event with school students at the White House, Trump signed an executive order to shut down the department, claiming it served no meaningful purpose.
“This has been demanded by people for decades,” Trump explained after signing the order. He criticized previous administrations for ignoring public sentiment on this issue, portraying himself as fulfilling a long-standing promise. After the signing, Trump told Education Secretary Linda McMahon that she would need to find a new job in a funny and posed for photographs together.
Interestingly, it was fellow Republican President George W. Bush who had expanded the Education Department’s powers about 23 years ago by signing an executive order at Hamilton High School in Ohio. Trump’s decision represents a complete reversal of his party colleague’s earlier policy.
Democrats have strongly condemned Trump’s action as “destructive.” The decision faces potential legal challenges, with members from both Republican and Democratic parties noting that such a significant change might require Congressional approval to proceed.
Despite dissolving the department, Trump clarified that student fee subsidies and other crucial educational programs would continue. The administration plans to transfer the department’s powers back to individual states.
