Trump Signs Executive Order to Abolish Department of Education Amid Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to abolish the Department of Education during a ceremony at the White House attended by students. With this move, Trump has become the first president in American history to eliminate a federal department.

Citing the department's excessive spending without satisfactory results, Trump directed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to initiate the process of its dissolution. He also suggested that McMahon resign from her position. The White House has concluded that the federal government’s investment of trillions of dollars in education has been largely ineffective.

Trump had pledged during his election campaign to dismantle the Department of Education and transfer its responsibilities to state and local governments, a promise this action seeks to fulfill. However, analysts suggest that the U.S. Congress may reject this order, posing a potential hurdle to its implementation.

Meanwhile, the teachers’ union and Democratic lawmakers have strongly opposed Trump’s decision, preparing to challenge it in court. Critics warn that abolishing the department could plunge the education sector into a significant crisis.

This development has sparked a fresh debate in American politics and the education system. The future of this decision is expected to hinge on forthcoming actions by Congress and the courts.