Summary
Trump is considering executive actions to dismantle the Department of Education, following Elon Musk’s push to slash government spending.
Officials are discussing shutting down non-statutory functions or moving them to other agencies. Dozens of employees were placed on leave under Trump’s order banning diversity programs.
Trump, who promised to eliminate the department, awaits Senate confirmation of Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon.
While Congress must approve agency closures, Trump’s team may replicate its aggressive approach used against USAID.
I’d suggest you don’t reject imperfect action while you wait for something better. The more people who show at a protest, the stronger the message to everyone that they are not alone in resisting. Just being there won’t change things immediately, but it will add momentum to the resistance by encouraging and emboldening people, and that’s an essential step.