What is Linda McMahon's position on closing the Department of Education despite President Trump's desire to close it immediately?
Despite President Trump's stated desire to close the Department of Education 'immediately,' his nominee Linda McMahon has taken a more measured approach. During her testimony, McMahon acknowledged that congressional approval would be required for such a significant change, contradicting the president's immediate closure stance. McMahon clarified that her focus is not on defunding education but rather on making the Department of Education more efficient. This measured response indicates a potential divergence from Trump's more drastic approach, suggesting McMahon plans to work within existing legislative frameworks rather than pursue immediate departmental elimination.
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Linda McMahon Acknowledges Congressional Control Over Education Department Closure
CBS News·8 months ago