Trump vows to cut Education Department staff to 550 by December 2026
Trump a Truth Social graphic touts Executive Order 14242, framing an 86.5% headquarters staff reduction as a fulfilled campaign promise to return schooling to the states.
First Published: July 21, 2026, 7:26 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump has renewed his pledge to shrink the Department of Education to its smallest possible size by December 2026.
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