Trump's Education Secretary Nominee Faces Scrutiny Amid Department Closure Plans
Linda McMahon seeks Senate approval while Trump pushes to dismantle the Department of Education, raising questions about her role and policies.
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McMahon has a more limited education track record than most previous secretaries.
Trump's pick for education chief seeks approval to lead an agency she would be asked to tear down
ABC News·3M·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Trump hasn’t said whether he would preserve the core work of the agency, which sends billions of dollars a year to schools, manages a $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio and enforces civil rights in education.
Trump's pick for education chief seeks approval to lead an agency she would be asked to tear down
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Congressional Democrats have seized on Mr. Trump's threats to eliminate the Education Department, as some House members were physically locked out of the agency's Washington, D.C., headquarters when they attempted to meet with Acting Education Secretary Denise Carter last week.
Department of Education in limbo amid Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing
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Trump has previously stated he wants to close the Department of Education and move education back into the hands of the states.
Trump Calls for Department of Education to Be 'Closed Immediately'
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The teaching of CRT and other controversial content in schools has sparked backlash from parents at school board meetings across the nation over the past several years.
Trump blasts Department of Education as ‘con job,’ says he wants it closed 'immediately'
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The inefficiency and corruption within the Department of Education is palpable, and it’s clear that the bureaucrats in Washington prioritize their own interests over the education and well-being of American students.
Trump Vows To ‘Immediately’ Shut The Department of Education: ‘It’s A Big Con Job’
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President Trump's eagerness to dismantle the Department of Education underscores his relentless pursuit of a fundamental shift in how education is governed in the United States, emphasizing a return to state control and a rejection of the current federal system he deems ineffective and ideologically biased.
Trump says he wants ‘con job’ Education Department closed ‘immediately’
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Linda McMahon Queued for Confirmation Hearing
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Summary
During a recent press conference, President Trump highlighted his commitment to closing the Department of Education, calling it a bureaucratic waste. This comes as Linda McMahon, his nominee for education secretary, faces Senate approval process. Trump aims to direct her to dismantle the department while seeking Congressional approval to abolish it entirely. The implications of this move could significantly affect federal education funding and resources for schools. Opponents, including Democratic Senators, are questioning McMahon's lack of experience and the potential impacts on public education.
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