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President Donald Trump’s new plan to shut down the federal Department of Education is a big win for parents and kids, says Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He joined Fox News to explain why getting rid of this bureaucracy will help schools focus on real learning instead of pushing radical ideas. DeSantis says the Department of Education has been used by liberals to bully states like Florida into following their agenda.
DeSantis pointed to Florida’s success in banning woke politics from classrooms, protecting women’s sports, and letting parents choose the best schools for their kids. He said Trump’s order will stop Washington from bribing schools with money that comes with strings attached. “They tried to take away lunch money from poor kids just because we stood up for girls’ sports,” DeSantis said. “That’s why we need to end this federal control.”
Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten attacked DeSantis, claiming he’s “weaponizing” education. But DeSantis fired back, saying Weingarten is the real problem. Her union pushed to keep schools closed during COVID, hurting kids’ learning. Meanwhile, Florida kept schools open and became a national leader in education freedom. DeSantis said, “Parents should decide what’s best for their children—not union bosses or Washington politicians.”
Trump’s order cuts the Department of Education in half and sends power back to states. This means no more federal rules forcing schools to teach critical race theory or transgender ideology. DeSantis praised Trump for taking on the “left-wing monopoly” over schools. “This is the biggest step in 40 years to save American education,” he said.
Democrats and unions are furious, saying Trump’s move will hurt students. But conservative leaders say it’s the opposite. Oklahoma’s education chief called Trump “the president who saved education.” They argue the Department of Education wasted billions on politics instead of helping kids read and do math.
DeSantis warned that Congress must finish the job by passing laws to fully abolish the department. He accused lawmakers of being too scared to make bold changes. “Republicans talk about shrinking government, but they need to act,” he said. Without Congress, a future Democrat president could bring back the bureaucracy.
Florida proves states can run schools better without Washington’s interference. With universal school choice and higher teacher pay, DeSantis said Florida’s students are thriving. “We don’t need some DC office telling us how to teach civics or history,” he said. “Let states decide—red states and blue states can do things their own way.”
The fight over education is really about who controls our kids’ futures. Trump and DeSantis are standing with parents against radical unions and politicians. By dismantling the Department of Education, they’re ensuring schools focus on basics—not brainwashing. This is a major victory for conservatives tired of seeing classrooms become battlegrounds for left-wing ideas.
