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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) took to the Senate floor today to voice his strong opposition to President Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon as the head of the Department of Education. In his remarks, Padilla highlighted the significant risks posed by the Trump Administration to the educational landscape, affecting millions of students both in California and nationwide.
Padilla expressed concerns about McMahon's qualifications and her commitment to public education, arguing that her nomination reflects a broader agenda that undermines the values of equity and access in education. He emphasized the critical need for leadership in the Department of Education that prioritizes the needs of students, teachers, and families, rather than catering to corporate interests.
The senator's impassioned speech aimed to rally support among his colleagues to reject the nomination, stressing that education should be a fundamental right for every child, not a privilege determined by wealth or political influence. Padilla's remarks resonate with growing apprehension regarding the future of education under the current administration.
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