President Trump's Nominee Discusses Abolishing Department of Education

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Education discusses the process of abolishing the department and the need for congressional approval. Trump has expressed interest in eliminating the Department of Education to bring power back to the states.

Key Points

  • Congressional approval required to abolish Department of Education
  • President Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education and return power to states

Pros

  • Discussing the need for better functioning Department of Education
  • Examining the possibility of abolishing the Department of Education to empower states

Cons

  • Impact on programs like TRIO that assist first-generation college students
  • Concerns about regulatory control if the Department of Education is abolished