Trump Unable To Shutdown Education Dept?

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan has expressed that President Trump’s proposal to eliminate the Department of Education is unlikely to happen, as it would require action from Congress. According to Duncan, the president does not have the authority to abolish the department on his own, and it would take legislative approval to make such a significant change.

While it’s unlikely that Trump can fully dismantle the department, Duncan acknowledged that the administration could still take steps to weaken its influence. This could include transferring some of the department’s responsibilities to other federal agencies like Health and Human Services, Labor, or Treasury.

President Trump has made it clear that he wants to reduce the size and power of the federal government, and the Department of Education is a target. His administration has aimed to cut its budget and operations significantly. However, fully eliminating the department faces a major obstacle—Congress must approve any move to disband it. A potential executive order is being considered to begin the process of reducing the department’s reach, though it acknowledges that only Congress can take the final step.

Trump’s criticism of the Department of Education stems from his belief that it has been taken over by liberal ideologies, which he claims includes the influence of “radicals” and “Marxists.” For years, conservatives have argued that the department is a waste of taxpayer dollars and an overreach of federal power into local education systems.

On the other hand, Duncan argued that the solution to the country’s education issues isn’t cutting back on resources but investing more in schools. During his tenure, Duncan had the opportunity to visit schools across the country, and he believes there are many solutions being successfully implemented to address educational challenges in different areas.