Undercurrents Democrats rage at DOGE outside Education Department
Feb 7, 2025
Democrats staged a dramatic protest outside the Department of Education, demanding greater transparency. Tensions escalated as lawmakers sought to confront the Acting Secretary over critical reform discussions. The conversation shifted to the controversial Doge initiative and its potential influence on education policy. Challenges arose in forming a united opposition amidst changing public sentiment and the pressures of Project 2025 reforms. Emotions ran high as political stakes continued to rise.
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Democrats Protest at Department of Education
- Congressional Democrats, including Maxine Waters, attempted to enter the Department of Education.
- They were denied entry, leading to a confrontation filmed and shared online.
DOGE's Impact on Education
- Democrats fear DOGE's Project 2025 plan will drastically reshape the Department of Education.
- DOGE's rapid changes at USAID suggest similar actions are likely at other agencies.
Democrats' Resistance Strategy
- Democrats are using physical protests, like those at USAID and the Department of Education, as a resistance strategy against the Trump administration.
- These protests aim to raise public awareness and create tension around DOGE's plans.