President Donald Trump is set to make history by signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing conservative goal. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump is following through on his promise to return education control to the states and eliminate federal overreach that has plagued America’s schools for decades.
In a major victory for parents and students, the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the 13th Secretary of Education in a decisive 51-45 vote. McMahon, a staunch America First advocate, has long championed Parents’ Rights and Universal School Choice, ensuring children receive quality education free from leftist indoctrination.
Trump has boldly declared war on the radical left’s takeover of the education system. He vowed to cut all federal funding to schools that push Critical Race Theory, gender ideology, or vaccine and mask mandates, reinforcing his commitment to traditional values and parental control.
“I will not give one penny to any school that has a vaccine mandate or a mask mandate,” Trump stated, making it clear that parents—not bureaucrats—will decide what’s best for their children.
In addition to defunding woke indoctrination, Trump’s plan slashes the bloated Education Department, refocusing on core subjects like math, English, and civics instead of radical social agendas. “Not teaching woke is a very big factor,” Trump emphasized.
As Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute, McMahon has already transformed education policy in 12 states, expanding school choice and parental rights. Trump has full confidence that McMahon will bring these reforms to every state in America, saying, “Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice’ to every state and give parents the power they deserve.”
Her leadership will help implement Trump’s vision for an education system that puts students and families first—rather than leftist special interests and union bosses.
Trump’s executive order is unprecedented: for the first time in American history, a sitting president is taking steps to dismantle a federal agency that has become a tool for progressive activists.
A draft of the order, obtained by The Wall Street Journal, directs McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Education Department.” This move is part of Trump’s broader agenda to reduce federal control, eliminate wasteful spending, and return power to the states.
For decades, the Department of Education has imposed failed policies, watered-down curriculum, and pushed radical ideology onto America’s children. Under Trump, that era of left-wing federal overreach is coming to an end.
Conservatives are celebrating Trump’s decisive action, calling it a major step toward restoring common sense in education. By eliminating federal mandates and returning control to local communities, schools can once again focus on academic excellence, not political propaganda.
“Washington bureaucrats shouldn’t be telling parents how to raise their kids,” Trump has repeatedly said. His vision for education reform ensures that parents have the final say in their children’s education—not radical activists.
Predictably, Democrats and their media allies are panicking over Trump’s latest America First move. The left relies on the Department of Education to enforce their radical agenda, and its elimination threatens their grip on the next generation.
Legal experts expect resistance from activist judges and teachers’ unions, but Trump and his team are prepared to fight.
“This is about putting American children first,” Trump stated. “We will not back down.”
With Trump leading the charge, the days of federal overreach, woke indoctrination, and union-controlled schools are numbered. His executive order marks a turning point, signaling a return to traditional education, parental empowerment, and American values.
As Trump continues his fight to restore the country, one thing is clear: America’s schools will no longer be controlled by radical leftists. The future belongs to parents, students, and an education system that prioritizes excellence over ideology.
Erica Carlin is an independent journalist, opinion writer and contributor to several news and opinion sources. She is based in Georgia.