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Randi Weingarten Raises Concerns Over Trump’s Potential Dissolution of Education Department
The president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Randi Weingarten, has voiced serious concerns about the legal implications and potential privacy risks associated with President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Weingarten argues that such a move would not only be unlawful but could hinder support for millions of students across the country.
Trump’s Executive Actions Under Consideration
Reports from The Wall Street Journal indicate that officials in the Trump administration are considering executive actions aimed at eliminating the Department of Education. The initiative is part of a broader goal to streamline government functions.
According to the report, Trump advisers are weighing an executive order that would effectively shut down several functions of the agency unless explicitly mandated by statute. This could subsequently lead to a legislative proposal to fully abolish the department.
Weingarten’s Legal and Privacy Concerns
On a recent episode of CNN, Weingarten explicitly stated that the move is
