The president of the National Education Association (NEA) criticized Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon as education secretary, stating it shows a lack of care for students’ futures. McMahon, a co-founder of WWE, is accused of wanting to eliminate the Department of Education and divert funds from public schools to private schools. Trump is accused of trying to privatize public schools through extreme proposals. The NEA urged the Senate to reject McMahon’s nomination and emphasized the critical role of the Department of Education in supporting students.
Trump has also selected Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, despite facing backlash for spreading misinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, controversial adviser Kash Patel is in the running to be the next FBI director, as Trump conducts interviews for the role at his Mar-a-Lago club. Russia has accused the US of prolonging the war in Ukraine by increasing weapons deliveries ahead of Trump’s return to the White House. Women’s health advocates fear Trump will reinstate the global gag rule, cutting off US funding for abortion-related services. Australia’s ambassador to the US expressed readiness for a second Trump presidency.
These developments come amidst concerns raised by educators and advocates over the Trump administration’s policies and nominations for key positions, which are seen as detrimental to the future of students and the nation. Parents and educators are urged to stand together to support students and reject harmful policies being pushed by the administration.
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