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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 18 MIN

Tariffs, Lawfare & Waste: Inside the White House-A New Era of Teamwork & Strategy

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Background and Appointment: Linda McMahon was co-chair of the transition committee for the President. Despite her background not being primarily in education, she was appointed Secretary of Education due to her leadership and business experience. The President's goal was to shut down the Department of Education and return control to the states. Challenges and Actions: McMahon identified significant wasteful spending, particularly $600 million on teacher training programs focused on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) rather than traditional teacher training. She emphasized the need to return to basics in education, such as reading and arithmetic, to improve performance scores. Critique of the Department of Education: McMahon criticized the Department for focusing on indoctrination rather than education. She highlighted the decline in performance scores despite significant spending since the Department's establishment in 1980. Technology and Education: There is a disconnect between education and current technological needs. McMahon pointed out outdated practices, such as teaching film development, which are no longer relevant. White House Dynamics: May Mailman, a senior policy strategist, discussed the improved teamwork and pace in the current administration compared to the previous term. The administration is facing challenges from activist judges and lawfare from the left. Trade and National Security: The President's focus on reducing dependence on China and improving supply chain independence. Efforts to listen to businesses and adjust policies to support American companies. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #maga #presidenttrump #47 #the47morningupdate #donaldtrump #trump #news #trumpnews #Benferguson #breaking #breakingnews #morningupdateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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