"Trump's Education Department Promise Resurfaces: A Look Back at the 40% Budget Cut That Rocked the Nation's Schools. In a shocking move that caught many by surprise, President Donald Trump made headlines in 2020 by promising to dismantle the US Department of Education. With a bold statement that sent shockwaves through the education community, Trump vowed to "shut it down as quickly as possible." But what exactly did this mean, and how did it impact the country's schools? A closer look at the events that unfolded reveals a significant 40% budget cut that left many wondering about the future of education in America."
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, he made a blunt promise about the US Department of Education: “We’re going to shut it down as quickly as possible.” In a matter of months, 40 ...