GOP Rallies Around Abolishing Department of Education

Some in President Donald Trump’s (R) proposed administration have shared that the Department of Education should be abolished. The suggestion has been met with scrutiny from some on both sides of the aisle. Despite the opposition, Republicans in office are rallying behind the idea of abolishing the Education Department.

Despite appointing Linda McMahon (R) as head of the DOE, the upcoming Trump Administration could put an end to the department as we know it. This would call into question what McMahon’s role would then be in the Trump Administration. Education would go back to the states, but Republicans are in favor of the move.

The idea has not only been backed by President Trump’s most loyal supporters, but his harshest critics are also sharing their support for getting rid of the DOE.

On social media, Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power (R) shared his support for the move, sharing a Wink News segment that includes his stance on the issue.

Chairman Power was interviewed during the segment, and he shared exactly why he agrees with the DOE being abolished. In short, he claims the department is a waste of money and that there is too much federal overreach.

“It’s an extra step that gets in the way of educating our kids,” the chairman explained during the segment. “The state is much better equipped than the federal government to meet the needs of kids,” he added.

Former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush (R) also weighed in on the conversation, calling it “a very sensible idea.” President Trump’s former political rival has largely remained silent regarding the president-elect, but he did recently voice his support for some of President Trump’s cabinet picks like former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R).

To abolish the department would require congressional approval, and it would result in schools across the country losing funding. However, Chairman Power argues that abolishing the department would lead to more efficiency.

“If we make state governments responsive to the people in charge of these programs, you’re gonna have much better programs," he expressed.