US President Trump Signs Executive Order to Close Department of Education, Faces Strong Opposition from Democrats

Washington D.C:In a controversial move, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of shutting down the Department of Education. The President instructed the Secretary of Education to initiate the closure, claiming that the department no longer serves a useful purpose and that educational matters should be handled at the state level.

During a signing ceremony at the White House, Trump stated, “We are going to close down the Department of Education as soon as possible. It’s not doing us any good. We want to return control of education to the states.” He further criticized the current state of education in America, saying, “The educational standards in our schools have dropped significantly, and students don’t even know basic math anymore. The department has large buildings, but no real education.”

Trump’s decision has received support from state governors, who are in favor of giving states more control over education. However, the move has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it a “devastating” decision. Schumer warned that teachers, students, and parents would be negatively affected by the closure of the department and urged courts to intervene to block the action.

The move is also controversial due to the legal requirements for such a decision. According to US law, closing the Department of Education would require approval from Congress, which adds complexity to the situation.

In addition to his education announcement, Trump signed an executive order to increase mineral production in the United States and hinted at a forthcoming deal with Ukraine regarding mineral resources.

The announcement marks a significant and divisive moment in US education policy, and its full impact will unfold in the coming months.