Luján Statement on Trump Administration Gutting the Department of Education

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration effectively gutting the Department of Education’s workforce:

“The Department of Education’s mission is to ensure access to education for students in every corner of our country—regardless of what zip code or tax bracket they were born into. For generations, the Department of Education has provided critical education to level the playing field and create opportunities for our students. More than ever, students, teachers, and parents need our support and President Trump and his administration are abandoning them.

“The Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education is another brazen attempt by President Trump to undermine the rule of law, privatize our public resources, and line the pockets of his backers. New Mexicans and students across the country deserve a federal government that works to expand—not hinder—access to life-changing education, and I will continue fighting to make that a reality.

“The chaos and confusion of the Trump administration continues, and today, our students and teachers are paying the price.” 

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