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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 13 MIN

Trump's Bold Move: Dismantling the Department of Education and Battling Bureaucracy

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Dismantling the Department of Education: President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. The initiative aims to return education control to families and states, rather than federal bureaucracies. The order directs the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the department while ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of services and programs. The order also prohibits the advancement of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) or gender ideology in programs receiving remaining funds. Criticism of Federal Education Spending: We highlight the inefficiency of the Department of Education since its creation in 1979. Despite significant spending, student achievements have not improved, with standardized test scores showing declines in mathematics and reading. Criticizing the bureaucracy and paperwork burden imposed on schools by the federal government. Attacks on Tesla and Elon Musk: There is a reported wave of violence and vandalism targeting Tesla properties and vehicles. The attacks are allegedly organized by left-wing activists in response to Elon Musk's actions and statements. Prominent figures like John Cusack have publicly criticized Musk, accusing him of various wrongdoings and inciting violence against Tesla. Swatting Incidents Targeting Conservatives: A series of swatting incidents have targeted conservative commentators and journalists. Swatting involves making false emergency calls to provoke a police response at the victim's location. We describe these incidents as domestic terrorism and attempted murder, with federal authorities promising to investigate and prosecute the offenders. 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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