The draft executive order calls on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to promote the closure of the department by taking all necessary measures “allowed by law,” the source said.
However, such a move requires Congressional approval. According to ABC News, the proposed law is likely to fail without 60 Senate votes.
McMahon previously admitted that Congress is needed to carry out the president’s vision to close down the departments tapped to her lead.
“We want to do this right,” she added at a confirmation hearing last month, “It certainly requires Congress’ action.”
The move has been months and will help the president get one step closer to fulfilling his campaign promise to return education to the nation.
The draft is clear about the need to do so, sources added.
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