President Trump is taking bold action to fix America’s broken education system by cutting back the federal government’s power. The Department of Education was supposed to protect local control of schools, but it became a bloated bureaucracy that pushed woke agendas instead. Trump’s executive order starts dismantling this failed experiment, putting parents and states back in charge.
The Department of Education was created in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter. Congress promised it would “protect the rights of state and local governments” and avoid federal overreach. Instead, it ballooned into a $60 billion monster with thousands of employees. Test scores plummeted, and classrooms focused more on politics than reading and math. Parents watched as their kids learned radical ideas instead of basic skills.
Glenn Beck uncovered shocking proof the Department broke its own rules. Its founding documents say it must NEVER increase federal control over education. But for decades, Washington bureaucrats ignored this. They forced schools to adopt unproven programs, wasted taxpayer money, and pushed divisive ideologies. Trump’s order stops this power grab dead in its tracks.
Liberals are furious because they want big government running schools. They claim shutting down the Department hurts kids. The truth? States and local communities know what’s best for their students. Before the federal takeover, American schools led the world. Returning power to teachers and parents will restore common sense—not politics—to classrooms.
President Trump’s plan slashes the Department’s budget by 50% immediately. This cuts off funding for failed programs and toxic “diversity” initiatives. The leftover money will go directly to states as block grants. Schools can then spend it on basics like textbooks and teacher salaries instead of federal red tape.
Critics scream about “lawlessness,” but Trump is following Congress’s original vision. The Department’s own rules say it exists to “strengthen and improve” local control—not replace it. By trimming its power, Trump honors the Constitution and protects states’ rights. Education should be shaped by families, not D.C. politicians.
This move is a win for freedom. For too long, unions and bureaucrats brainwashed kids with anti-American lies. Now, parents can demand schools teach real history and practical skills. States like Texas and Florida already prove local control works—their students outperform others in math and science.
The Left will fight Trump every step, but he’s standing firm. America’s children deserve better than failing schools and indoctrination. By dismantling the education deep state, Trump is saving the next generation from disaster. It’s time to put kids first—not union bosses or radical activists.
