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| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-condemns-trump-administration-s-move-to-dismantle-department-of-education | Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Trump Administration’s Move to Dismantle Department of Education | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administrationdismantling major components of the U.S. Department of Education through interagency agreements: “The Trump Administration’s latest effort toward dismantling the Department of Education is a direct assault on the students, families, and educators who depend on its essential protections. Even Education Secretary Linda McMahon has acknowledged that only Congress has the authority to eliminate the Department. Trump and his administration understand the harm this will inflict on classrooms across the country, but they simply do not care. Cruelty is the point for them, and we’ve said it again and again because this administration does little else but sow chaos and hurt the most vulnerable. Our children deserve better than political stunts that jeopardize their futures. And let’s be clear: an uneducated electorate isn’t a by-product of authoritarianism — it’s a prerequisite for it. We will fight back.” Throughout her time in Congress, Congresswoman Summer Lee has been afierce advocate for strengthening and defending public education, fighting to ensure every child has access to safe,well-resourced schools and the opportunities they deserve. She has consistentlypushed for investment in public schools, greater support for teachers and staff, and protections for the civil rights of students—particularly those from marginalized and underserved communities. Lee has been vocal against efforts to privatize orundermine public education and has championed policies that expand access to early childhood education, affordable higher education, and student debt relief. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |