NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW – March 20
Mar 20, 2025
Linda McMahon, former Secretary of Education and business executive, joins the discussion on President Trump's controversial executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. The conversation dives into the potential consequences of reducing federal oversight on civil rights and essential educational programs. Concerns arise about the threats to local communities relying on federal aid and the implications for U.S. global competitiveness in education. McMahon also addresses the broader political context, including the tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary.
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Shrinking, Not Closing
- President Trump signed an executive order to shrink the Department of Education, not eliminate it.
- This move aims to reduce the department's size and scope but maintain critical functions.
Constitutional Crisis?
- Senator Chuck Schumer believes the US is in a constitutional crisis due to President Trump's actions.
- Schumer says Trump disregards the law and expects judges to obey him.
Department of Education's Role
- The Department of Education primarily funds schools and enforces civil rights laws, not sets curriculum.
- Concerns exist about reduced staff impacting civil rights enforcement and potential future phasing out of the department.