Is The Department of Education Really Worth Keeping Around [ASMR Politics]
The executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday aims to dismantle the Department of Education, though it’s unclear how much impact it will have since only Congress can officially abolish the department. The order criticizes the department for failing American education and for its high costs, highlighting its public relations office that spends over $10 million annually. The directive asks Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take steps to close the department, though her actions so far, like reducing staff, suggest a gradual approach.
While McMahon assures that funding for K-12 schools and other educational programs will continue, she emphasizes cutting wasteful spending and administrative burdens. The article suggests that if Congress moves to dissolve the department, it likely won’t affect K-12 education funding, which mainly comes from state and local sources, but it would impact the federal student loan program, a major part of the department’s role. Trump’s order frames the Department of Education’s $1.6 trillion loan portfolio as a significant financial burden on taxpayers.
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