US Department of Education layoffs signal the start of Trump's effort to 'remove bureaucratic bloat,' says Secretary Linda McMahon

The recent layoffs at the US Department of Education mark the beginning of the Trump administration's broader effort to eliminate what Secretary Linda McMahon calls "bureaucratic bloat." McMahon confirmed the cuts are part of a plan to reduce federal control and redirect funding to state-level education. Despite criticism, McMahon reassured that key programs like IDEA will continue. The reforms aim to empower local school boards and parents while minimizing federal intervention in education.