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President Donald Trump has openly expressed his intent to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a promise he made during his campaign. He has tasked Elon Musk with leading this initiative through the newly formed DOGE.
Musk’s involvement has stirred significant controversy, with DOGE teams already starting to probe into the operations of the Department of Education. According to recent reports, around 20 DOGE members have begun working inside the Education Department to identify areas for spending cuts and staff reduction. They aim to shrink the department’s influence and resources, aligning with Trump’s vision of returning educational control to state governments.
Critics argue this could disrupt essential services like student loans and civil rights enforcement in education. DOGE’s review includes accessing sensitive data systems, including financial aid datasets, raising concerns about data privacy and the potential for abrupt policy shifts. Trump has defended these actions, claiming they are necessary to eliminate waste and corruption within the department.
However, legal challenges are mounting as unions and advocacy groups question the legality of DOGE’s operations and access to sensitive information. In the coming weeks, DOGE is expected to intensify its audit, potentially leading to the dissolution of the Department of Education as currently structured.
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