Maxine Waters, House Dems ripped for ‘unhinged’ clash with security guard at Education Dept
Conservatives took to social media to criticize Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and other House Democrats after they attempted to enter the Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., to meet with acting Education Secretary Denise L. Carter. The lawmakers were there to discuss President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize or eliminate the department, but they were stopped by security.
Video footage of the incident showed Waters and her colleagues engaging in a heated exchange with the security guard, demanding to be allowed entry and asking for his identification. The confrontation quickly spread on social media, drawing sharp rebukes from conservatives.
Justin Hart, a prominent author, mocked the Democrats’ actions, highlighting the irony of elderly lawmakers trying to intimidate federal workers. Newsbusters managing editor Curtis Houck criticized the Democrats for their theatrics, accusing them of misrepresenting the situation.
Other conservative voices chimed in, with Daily Signal columnist Tony Kinnett pointing out the Democrats’ shifting stance on education issues and Congressional Leadership Fund Communications Director Torunn Sinclair finding humor in the situation. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung slammed Waters for her behavior, likening it to a scene from a movie.
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who served under Trump, also weighed in on the Department of Education’s failings, calling for a complete overhaul of the system. She emphasized the need to refocus on core education principles rather than divisive policies.
Trump had previously floated the idea of eliminating the Department of Education altogether, suggesting that education funding should be managed at the state level. His campaign promise to streamline the department resonated with many conservatives who believe in local control of education.
The incident at the Department of Education building underscored the deep divide between Democrats and Republicans on education policy. While Democrats seek to expand federal oversight, conservatives advocate for decentralizing education funding and decision-making.
Overall, the clash at the Department of Education building highlighted the ongoing debate over the role of the federal government in education and the need for bipartisan cooperation to address the challenges facing America’s students.
