Trump seeks to close the Department of Education as soon as possible

President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order, possibly this Thursday, that aims to eliminate the United States Department of Education, according to a report.

The draft order instructs the new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education" within the possible legal limits.

The order argues that the experiment of controlling American education through federal programs and funds has failed, negatively affecting the country's children, teachers, and families.

McMahon, who recently assumed the position, expressed her full support for Trump's plan to eliminate the department. She assured that education will be sent back to the states, and emphasized that the president believes the bureaucracy in Washington must be eliminated to return control to the state level.

In her letter to the Democratic members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, McMahon reaffirmed her commitment to this approach.

According to her letter, under her leadership, the department will be guided by three principles: parents are the primary responsible for their children's education, tax-funded education should focus on meaningful learning in subjects like math, reading, science, and history (and not on divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion programs), and higher education should be aligned with labor market needs to offer well-paying careers.

Trump has repeatedly criticized the Department of Education, pointing out that despite spending more per student than any other country, the United States ranks 40th in international education rankings.

During his campaign, he mentioned that he wanted to eliminate the agency and considered a "virtual closure" of the department. Over the years, Trump has reiterated that federal control of education has been a "fraud" and that the money spent on education hasn't produced adequate results.

According to reports, the president has also pointed out that the public education system is being used to indoctrinate young Americans.

Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment, assumed the position of Secretary of Education with the mission of implementing these radical changes.

Despite criticism from Democrats, who accuse Trump of trying to destroy public schools for the benefit of billionaires, McMahon showed willingness to work with Republican lawmakers to get the reforms approved.

While the elimination of the department would require congressional action, McMahon committed to presenting a plan that would receive the necessary support from senators and members of the House of Representatives.

Regarding key programs, McMahon promised that although the department could be closed, some important programs like Title I funding for low-income schools, Pell Grants, and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program would remain intact.

Additionally, McMahon showed willingness to comply with executive actions that prohibit transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams and to work on combating anti-Semitism on college campuses, as well as eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

This approach has caused strong opposition among Democrats, who see it as an attack on public education that could benefit the wealthy and worsen the situation of public schools across the country.

However, McMahon and Trump have strongly defended their vision of decentralizing education and giving more power to the states, arguing that the current federalized system hasn't met its goals and has led to poor management of educational resources.