What would be the consequences of cutting Department of Education funding, and who would be most affected by such cuts?

According to Linda McMahon, cutting federal education funding during a time when America's education system is struggling would be counterproductive, comparing it to cutting the fire department when your house is on fire. Instead of reducing support, more resources should be allocated to address declining academic performance. The cuts would disproportionately harm working-class, middle-class, and rural American families who rely heavily on federal education programs. These communities often lack the local resources to compensate for reduced federal funding, making them particularly vulnerable to such policy changes. McMahon advocates for empowering states and maintaining stability in education funding rather than dismantling essential programs, especially given America's declining international academic rankings and poor performance in math and reading assessments.