(WDNews) — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) took to social media Monday, calling for the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to be “shut down.” Posting to X, formerly known as Twitter, Tuberville shared, “SHUT IT DOWN! #MAGA,” in response to a meme by platform owner Elon Musk, which criticized the DOE’s creation under President Jimmy Carter in 1979.
Musk’s original post read, “Not a great value for money!” sparking debate online. Tuberville’s comment aligns with past campaign promises by former President Donald Trump, who vowed to dismantle the DOE if re-elected. Trump’s plan to eliminate the department appears in Project 2025, a comprehensive document by the conservative Heritage Foundation, supported by over 100 groups, including Alabama’s own Policy Institute.
The DOE’s mission, as stated on its website, focuses on advancing student achievement and equal educational access across the nation. Educators and policy experts have expressed concerns about the potential impact on students should the department be dissolved.
