“The Department of Education was set up in 1980 — and since that time, we have spent almost a trillion dollars and we have watched our performance scores continue to go down,” says Education Secretary-designate Linda McMahon.
“It’s not working.”

Education Secretary-designate Linda McMahon’s opening statement before the Senate HELP Committee

On 2/13/2025, Linda McMahon in her confirmation hearing for Education secretary on Thursday vowed to work with Congress on a myriad of issues, including President Trump’s ultimate goal of ending the department she would lead. During her opening statement, United States Capitol Police removed a person in the audience who stood up and disrupted the hearing, speaking about the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to protect students with disabilities. Four other people were removed for disruptions during the hearing.

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Education Sec-designate Linda McMahon: spent trillion dollars, performance down, It’s not working