Trump defends Education Department cuts: 'We want to keep the best people' after axing 1,300 jobs

President Trump has defended his decision to lay off 1,300 employees at the US Department of Education, claiming the cuts are necessary to eliminate inefficiencies and retain only the most productive staff. Trump stated that many of the fired workers "don't work at all," sparking debate among critics, including former Education Secretary William Bennett. The cuts are part of Trump's broader plan to reduce the federal government's role in education and shift control to state governments.