Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role express reservations about specific elements of his proposed overhaul, signaling potential internal divisions within the party. While broadly aligned with the goal of downsizing the agency, lawmakers question whether certain reforms could weaken oversight or disrupt existing programs. Concerns focus on how the restructuring might impact funding and accountability in education, raising doubts about the feasibility of Trump’s vision. The debate highlights tensions between ideological support for deregulation and practical worries about unintended consequences.
Republicans generally supportive of President Donald Trump’s goal of dismantling the Education Department still have their doubts about key parts of his plans for the agency, with one GOP lawmaker ...
