Trump Plans to Disband Department of Education, Return Oversight to States Under Linda McMahon on January 19, 2025
Jan 19, 2025, 11:01 PM
Donald Trump has announced his intention to disband the Department of Education, stating that education responsibilities will be returned to the states. During a recent address, Trump emphasized this plan while introducing Linda McMahon as his incoming Secretary of Education. He remarked that if McMahon performs well in her role, she would effectively render her position unnecessary by facilitating the transition of education oversight back to state governments. Trump reiterated his commitment to this approach, indicating that the future of education should be managed at the state level rather than federally.
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