President Trump just took a wrecking ball to the education establishment in Washington! In a move that has parents and states cheering across America, Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education. This bombshell action means the power over how our children learn will finally return to where it belongs – with states, local communities, and most importantly, parents. The federal bureaucracy that’s been failing our students for decades is finally getting the pink slip it deserves.

The move represents a seismic shift in American education policy and delivers on one of Trump’s key campaign promises. By “facilitating” the closure of this bloated federal agency, Trump is striking at the heart of the Washington swamp while empowering families to have greater control over their children’s education. Imagine schools answering to parents and communities instead of Washington bureaucrats? That day is finally within sight.

Draining the Education Swamp

The executive order Trump signed Thursday is just the first step in what Republican leaders hope will be the complete dismantling of the Department of Education, which was established in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter. The department has grown exponentially since then, now controlling a budget of over $60 billion annually, but student achievement certainly hasn’t kept pace with the expanding bureaucracy.

From ‘The Daily Wire’:

“President Donald Trump’s desire to dismantle the Department of Education could be fully realized with legislation being put together by a top Republican senator.”

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) isn’t wasting any time backing up the President’s bold move. As chairman of the Senate’s influential Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Cassidy is uniquely positioned to advance legislation that would permanently abolish the department.

“I agree with President Trump that the Department of Education has failed its mission,” Cassidy stated. “Since the Department can only be shut down with Congressional approval, I will support the President’s goals by submitting legislation to accomplish this as soon as possible.”

Congress Steps Up to Make it Permanent

While the President’s executive order gets the ball rolling, fully dismantling a Cabinet-level department requires congressional action. That’s where Cassidy’s leadership becomes crucial. His position as HELP Committee chairman gives any bill he introduces serious momentum within the GOP-controlled Senate.

The path forward isn’t without challenges, however. Even with Republican control of the Senate, the legislation would need to overcome a potential Democratic filibuster, requiring 60 votes instead of a simple majority. That means convincing some Democrats to cross the aisle – no small task in today’s polarized political climate.

But Republicans aren’t without options. The Heritage Foundation has outlined several potential workarounds, including using the budget reconciliation process (which only requires a simple majority), repealing the department’s mandatory programs, or acting on recision requests from the president. Where there’s political will, there’s usually a way – especially with Trump leading the charge.

Making Education Great Again

The movement to dismantle the Department of Education isn’t limited to the Senate. In the House, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has already introduced legislation declaring the Department of Education “shall terminate on December 31, 2026.” His bill has attracted 32 co-sponsors, showing growing momentum for the cause.

Meanwhile, Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN) announced he’s drafting the “Make Education Great Again Act” to codify Trump’s executive action. As Ogles put it, “It’s time for Congress to return education to the states and defend the rights of parents across our nation.”

This coordinated effort across both chambers of Congress demonstrates how unified Republicans are behind Trump’s aggressive agenda to streamline government and return power to the states. For conservatives who have long criticized federal overreach in education, this represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore constitutional balance.

The benefits of local control are clear. States and communities understand their educational needs far better than distant bureaucrats in Washington. Parents will have more direct influence over school policies. And without federal micromanagement, teachers can focus more on teaching than compliance paperwork.

Key Takeaways:

• President Trump’s executive order begins dismantling the Education Department, returning power to parents and ending decades of federal overreach.
• Senator Cassidy’s legislation aims to permanently abolish the department, with strong Republican support in both chambers of Congress.
• This historic shift returns educational authority to states and communities, fulfilling a core conservative principle of local control.

Source: Daily Wire