McMahon says Trump tasked the department with a 'final mission'
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In a March 3, 2025 message to department staff, McMahon said Trump tasked the Education Department with eliminating bureaucratic bloat and moving education authority back to states, which she called the department's final mission.
Summary and current status
On her first day, McMahon told Education Department staff that Trump had tasked the agency with eliminating bureaucratic bloat and returning authority to states.
Education Department 'final mission' directive issued March 3, 2025
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- Linda McMahoneducation secretary carrying out presidential policy
- Donald J. Trumpnetwork root
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- Donald J. Trumpcabinet official carrying out Trump's education directiveLinda McMahon