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Assistant Leader Neguse Issues Statement on Trump Order to Dismantle the Department of Education

March 20, 2025

Lafayette, CO – House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) issued the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order to initiate dismantling the Department of Education:

“For decades, the Department of Education has been a punching bag for Republicans. But make no mistake: today’s Executive Order is a striking blow to children, students, teachers, individuals with disabilities, schools in rural and low-income communities, and countless Americans who rely on this agency everyday. I believe this directive to be unlawful and, ultimately, another instance of presidential overreach. House Democrats will not acquiesce; we will continue to use every legislative and oversight tool available to protect our communities and the constitutional separation of powers.” 

Trump’s latest Executive Order is likely to face legal challenges, as shutting down a congressionally authorized agency requires an act of Congress. His directive also follows public reports(link is external) that the agency was ordered to cut nearly 50% of its workforce.