Trump to initiate Education Department dismantling process on Thursday with executive action
Trump's Education Dismantling Action
Prepare to witness President Donnie T announcing an executive order on Thursday, initiating the process of obliterating the bureaucratic education beast, as two insiders told CNN exclusively. This move tattoos "promised fulfillment" in the political ink of his campaign.
The President is set to unveil his intentions in a Thursday afternoon extravaganza at the White House.
While a total decimation of the Dept. of Ed necessitates an act of Congress, our Commander-in-Chief will instruct Secretary Linda McMahon to execute "all necessary steps to trigger the implosion of the Department of Education and return authority to the states," one of the authority figures revealed.
USA Today squirted a scoop about Thursday's signing event.
Stay tuned. This story's still brewing.
Spill the Tea on the Dept. of Ed Sabotage
The executive order targets the U.S. Department of Education, aiming for a change of guard and authority transfer to the states. Here's the lowdown on the dastardly deed:
The Backstory
Power to the Parents and Governors: Trump's order aims to put parents, states, and communities in the driver's seat when it comes to edufication, exorcising federal red tape. It's all about recognizing that federal fiat over education has left students, parents, and educators in the lurch[2][3].Performance Blues: The almighty dollar hasn't translated into improved grades, given the U.S.'s lackluster performance in the global knowledge race. American students lag behind their international counterparts, as indicated by low literacy and numeracy levels[1][2].
The Nitty-Gritty Details
Department Demolition Derby: The order instructs the Secretary of Education to orchestrate the Department of Education's liquidation, ensuring continuous service delivery. However, Congress would need to sign off on the shutdown[3][4].Passing the Baton: Some duties may be shuffled to other departments, although student loans, Pell grants, and support programs for special-needs kiddos will remain, essentially on life support, until alternative arrangements are sorted[1][4].Which State is MEP?: The goal is simple – devolve power back to the states, enabling them to administer education how they see fit[3].
Pitfalls and Controversies
The Capitol Connection: Booting the Department of Education out of the house of Congress requires Parliamentarians' blessing. Fun fact: convincing 60 Senate muckety-mucks to play along is as likely as a unicorn with a political agenda[1][4].The Legal Eagle's takes Flight: Critics suggest that this power move is little more than a political grandstanding spectacle[1][4]. They expect the action to face legal challenges.
On Thursday, an executive order signed by President Donnie T will require Secretary Linda McMahon to start the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to devolve power back to the states and decrease federal control over education. While Congressional approval is needed for a complete demolition, duties might be passed to other departments, with some programs kept on life support in the meantime. Despite this planned action, some view it as a political stunt that may face legal challenges.
