Republicans largely back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department, but some remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul, including concerns over how major federal education programs would be restructured or eliminated. Lawmakers from the party acknowledge broad support for reducing federal involvement in K-12 and higher education, yet questions persist about protecting vulnerable student populations and ensuring accountability in a downsized system. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical implementation, as critics warn of unintended consequences for funding equity and program oversight. With key legislative battles ahead, the divide over Trump’s education agenda could shape the GOP’s approach to federal education policy in the coming months.
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 ...
