During his campaign, Trump stated his intention to abolish the Department of Education and return control of education to the states. This move has caused concern among House Democrats, particularly as an executive order to dissolve the department appears imminent. Critics label the department as a waste of resources, created to favor the powerful teachers' union, which consistently funds Democratic candidates. Trump emphasizes the need for local control over education spending, although he acknowledges potential risks in states with different political priorities.
This department was created in 1979 as a political payoff by Democrat President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the largest labor union in the country.
Shuttering the Education Department and dividing its budget among the states would allow for more local control as states spend education dollars as they see fit.
It's past time to get rid of this unconstitutional waste of time and money. President Trump campaigned on its elimination, and won the parent vote by 9 points.
Trump acknowledged the potential downside to his plan, admitting that states like Iowa would benefit, while others might use funds to undermine education freedom.
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