Trump’s executive order on Education Dept infuriates Dems while Republicans celebrate

Republicans are praising President Donald Trump for his executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, while Democrats are criticizing the move as harmful to children and families. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the decision one of the most destructive steps Trump has ever taken, saying it will hurt kids and lead to property tax increases and lower school quality. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries echoed these sentiments, accusing the administration of crashing the economy and betraying students.

On the other hand, Republican lawmakers such as Senate Committee on HELP Chair Bill Cassidy and Sen. Marsha Blackburn have expressed support for the move, arguing that returning education control to states and empowering parents and students is the way forward. House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris also commended Trump for giving power back to parents and students and shifting focus back to core subjects like reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Despite the praise from Republicans, Democrats like Sen. Tim Kaine and House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg have criticized the executive order, highlighting negative impacts on students, parents, and economic growth. Kaine called the move out of touch with the needs of students, while Walberg pointed to the failures of the Department of Education under the Biden-Harris administration.

During the signing ceremony, Trump assured that essential functions of the department, such as Pell grants and funding for children with disabilities, would be preserved and redistributed to other agencies. He emphasized the importance of putting the nation’s youth first and taking steps to shut down the Department of Education. The move comes as part of a broader effort to overhaul the federal bureaucracy led by the Department of Government Efficiency.

In conclusion, the decision to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked both praise and criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. While Republicans see it as a way to empower states and parents, Democrats view it as harmful to students and families. The debate over the future of education policy in the U.S. is likely to continue as the executive order takes effect.