Defund. Dismantle. Destroy: Trump’s Plan for Public Education

Eliminating federal oversight means more inequality, fewer protections, and public schools left to rot.

In remarks on February 4, 2025, Donald Trump reaffirmed his long-standing desire to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). His response was his most explicit and unequivocal since naming Linda McMahon the nominee for the Secretary of Education position. McMahon, a former WWE executive and Small Business Administration head, has no experience in e…