White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump has taken a “significant step” toward fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise to close the U.S. Department of Education.<br /><br />Leavitt said the administration is moving forward with structural reforms aimed at returning power to states, local communities, and parents, arguing that Washington has become overly bureaucratic and ineffective in delivering educational outcomes.<br /><br />She emphasized that the shift is part of Trump’s broader effort to reduce federal overreach, streamline government operations, and reallocate authority to local districts. The announcement has sparked intense political debate, with critics warning of potential disruptions to national education standards and protections, while supporters say decentralization is long overdue.<br /><br />#KarolineLeavitt #DonaldTrump #DepartmentOfEducation #EducationPolicy #WashingtonDC #FederalReform #GovernmentOverhaul #TrumpAdministration #EducationDebate #PoliticalNews #APTNews
