Trump Education Secretary Makes Bold Confession
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on the Trump Administration’s plan to shrink Washington’s bloated bureaucracy, declaring that the ongoing Democrat-caused federal shutdown shows just how unnecessary the Department of Education really is.
“The shutdown has exposed which parts of government are truly essential,” McMahon wrote on X. “Schools are open, teachers are working, and students are learning — all without Washington calling the shots. President Trump has said it from the start: education belongs in the hands of the states, not unelected federal bureaucrats.”
Federal Shutdown Highlights Local Strength
McMahon’s remarks reinforce President Trump’s long-standing position that education decisions should be made locally, not dictated by D.C. elites. Two weeks into the shutdown, millions of American classrooms continue to operate normally, proving that state and local systems can handle their responsibilities without federal interference.
Administrators acknowledge that while short-term operations remain steady, a longer shutdown could complicate funding for certain schools — especially those on military bases or Native American reservations that rely on Impact Aid. Still, McMahon says the issue underscores the need for smaller government and greater state autonomy.
Massive Bureaucracy Cuts Underway
Roughly 95 percent of the Department’s employees have been furloughed, delaying some oversight programs, but McMahon insists the cuts are intentional and long overdue. Since President Trump took office, staffing has fallen from over 4,000 workers to fewer than 2,000, saving taxpayers millions.
“No classroom funding is being cut — not even for special education,” McMahon said. “The continuing resolution supported by President Trump ensures schools and states still get the resources they need. What we’re eliminating is waste, duplication, and red tape.”
Trump’s ‘America First’ Education Vision
McMahon’s statement aligns with the America First education agenda, focused on returning control to parents and local leaders, streamlining budgets, and ensuring taxpayer dollars actually reach students instead of bureaucrats.
For many conservatives, the shutdown is proof that Washington has overreached for decades — and that true reform starts by downsizing or dismantling the Department of Education altogether.
