McMorrow, Koleszar, and Breen warned Michiganders of the devastating consequences of Trump slashing the Dept. of Education budget 

LANSING -- In case you missed it, Michigan Democrats Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow, State Representative Kelly Breen, and State Representative Matt Koleszar highlighted the risks that Trump poses to Michigan students across the state. With the ongoing confirmation hearings for billionaire donor Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education and threats of funding cuts, every single student and teacher in Michigan is in danger of losing the critical resources they rely on. 

Trump continues to put his billionaire buddies first while holding back Michigan families that simply want a good education for their kids. Now, Trump is sinking to a new low as he threatens rural and urban students’ access to education, support measures for disabled students, funding for teachers, and so much more with his dangerous agenda. 

Thankfully, Michigan Democratic leaders like Sen. McMorrow and Reps. Koleszar and Breen are standing up against Trump’s attacks on public education and demanding better for our students. No matter what Trump throws at us, Michigan Dems will always defend Michiganders. 

Check out more coverage below of the Michigan Dems’ press conference slamming Trump on education: 

Fox 2 Detroit: Michigan Dems denounce Trump’s plans to dismantle education department

Detroit Free Press: Michigan Democratic lawmakers decry proposed Department of Education changes

• “What we heard confirmed our worst fears,” McMorrow said. “McMahon is grossly unqualified and fundamentally out of touch with the needs of students…”
• “We are not talking about a hypothetical worst case scenario here,” [Breen] said. “The damage has already started. … It has taken a meat cleaver to the entire educational system…”

Michigan Public: Michigan Dems raise fears over Trump plans for Education Dept

• “Forty-one percent of the State of Michigan’s budget relies on federal funding. And from the school aid fund, it’s about $2.5 billion that we would stand to lose if the Department of Education were eliminated.”
• “That would directly impact special needs programs in particular,” McMorrow said Friday during a press conference hosted by the Michigan Democratic Party.

Michigan Advance: Michigan lawmakers decry Trump moves against education department

• “McMahon represents exactly what Trump’s education agenda is all about, putting billionaires and the wealthy first while our students, teachers, and families pay the price. We cannot afford to let this happen in Michigan,” [McMorrow] said…
• “Hiring unqualified billionaire buddies to run the DOE has been a hallmark of Trump’s time as President, first with Betsy DeVos and now with Linda McMahon,” [Koleszar] said.

MIRS: Title I Schools Could Be Hit The Hardest By A DOE Cut

• “Look, I was a professional wrestling fan for most of my life,” said Rep. Matt KOLESZAR (D-Plymouth) , who spoke at the event. “I’m about as qualified to run the WWE as Linda McMahon is to run the DOE.” 
• Senate Majority Whip Mallory MCMORROW (D-Royal Oak) said McMahon “represents exactly what Trump’s education agenda is all about — putting billionaires and the wealthy first, while students, teachers and families pay the price.”