Trump beats Ministry of Education dead - shock waves throughout America!

Trump beats Ministry of Education dead - shock waves throughout America!

Washington, D.C., USA - President Donald Trump signed far-reaching decrees to destroy the Ministry of Education on March 21, 2025 in the White House. Surrounded by students and the Minister of Education Linda McMahon, Trump explained to the East Room that the Ministry would be "eliminated once and for all". The main reason for this decision is the poor level of education of American students. The President emphasized that responsibility for education should be returned to the states, while core tasks such as student loans and financial aid are to be distributed to other authorities. "I will take all lawful steps to close the ministry," said Trump in his speech.

The Ministry of Education was founded in 1979 and its abolition requires the consent of the congress, which is unlikely to find a majority to agree under Trump's project. Over 50% of Americans reject his plan; Only 30% support him. In the past, Trump had already hinted at to close the ministry and thus take up a long -term demand for conservatives. The financing of the education sector is also controversial because the federal government only provides about 10% of the school, while the majority comes from the states and municipalities.

goals and resistance

Trump speaks of the need to return the control over the education system and refers to low success rates despite high expenses for education. Teachers and students are concerned about possible deletions of important support programs that include school meals and help for students with disabilities. Minister Linda McMahon was instructed to initiate all the necessary steps to close the ministry, but with the indication that cooperation with the congress is necessary to implement these plans. Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, already announced legal steps against Trump's decree.

A spokesman for Trump, Karoline Leavitt, assured that despite the closure of the ministry, some tasks would continue to be taken over by a reduced ministry. The Trump government's measures already taken is also the dismissal of employees of the ministry. Around half of the workforce has already been dismantled and the opposition in the Senate has a blocking minority that could prevent the ministry from closing. 

legal hurdles and the role of Elon Musk

Turbulent development is also accompanied by legal disputes. A judge recently decided that the dismantling of USAID was probably unconstitutional. This shows that Trump's project is not only politically but also legally competitive. With the support of Elon Musk, who monitors the efficiency of the authorities, the government has already started to significantly reduce the state apparatus.

The effects of Trump's plans are noticeable nationwide. Numerous teachers and students protest against the possibility of cuts in educational funding, which are of great importance for many schools. Trump had promised to abolish the Ministry of Education in the election campaign, but the actual circumstances and the resistance from different camps put the implementation of his plans under pressure. While he is hoping for support, it will be shown whether he can convince the congress or whether his project fails against the background of the legal hurdles.

These developments raise questions about the future of US education policy and the role of the federal government in a system that is traditionally dominated by the states. Trump's announcements and the measures connected to it illustrate the serious change that the American educational landscape could live through in the coming years, while the political and legal challenges continue to exist.

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