President Trump took a big step today to keep his promise of shrinking the federal government. He signed an executive order starting the process of closing down the U.S. Department of Education. This move gives power back to states and parents instead of letting Washington bureaucrats control schools.
Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma praised Trump’s decision, saying it’s common sense to let states handle education. Stitt has been fighting against liberal policies in schools, like asking for kids’ immigration status during enrollment. He called those ideas “political attacks” on families. Stitt supports Trump’s plan to block grant education money to states, letting local leaders spend it wisely.
The order tells Education Secretary Linda McMahon to cut every program she legally can. Half the department’s workers have already lost their jobs. Trump wants to move programs like student loans to other agencies, but Congress must approve fully closing the department. Republicans have wanted this for decades, saying Washington wastes money without helping kids learn.
Democrats and critics claim shutting the department will hurt poor students and special needs children. But the White House promises programs for low-income families and disabilities will stay. Trump says this is about freedom – letting parents choose good schools instead of being stuck with failing ones.
Some worry about schools losing funding, especially in rural areas. But conservatives argue states know their needs better than D.C. Elon Musk’s government efficiency team is backing these cuts, showing Trump’s focus on trimming waste.
This decision fits Trump’s bigger plan to slash “woke” policies and put America first. By ending federal control, he’s trusting governors like Ron DeSantis to fix education without radical ideologies.
While the legal battle continues, today’s order sends a clear message: Trump is draining the swamp, just like he promised. Families tired of out-of-touch elites ruining schools finally have hope.
This bold move proves Trump isn’t afraid to break old systems to save America’s future. Education belongs in our communities – not in the hands of distant politicians.
