This morning, officials from the Trump Administration took to various platforms to enlighten the American populace on yet another week of purported achievements — from educational reform to bolstering national security.
Here’s what you might find interesting:
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on the State of the Union
- On the Trump Administration’s vision for education: “Our ambition is to ensure that students in our nation receive the finest education possible. We refuse to accept being at the bottom of the global education rankings … It is our duty to guarantee they have the best opportunities for learning.”
- On local control in education: “Am I, the Secretary of Education in Washington, really equipped to understand the nuances of a classroom where a teacher is addressing the needs of a special needs student? Or is that a matter best handled at the community level?”
- On school choice: “[President Trump] is committed to ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students, which is why he champions school choice … He firmly believes that NO child should be confined to a failing educational institution.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Fox News Sunday
- On judicial overreach: “We are dealing with judges who have lost control … attempting to dictate our foreign policy, which they simply cannot do … We now have 261 reasons to believe Americans are safer today, and that’s because those individuals are behind bars in El Salvador … We will adhere to the law and prioritize the safety of Americans.”
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Face the Nation
- On military actions against Houthi militants in Yemen: “Due to these threats, 75% of our U.S.-flagged shipping now has to reroute around the southern coast of Africa instead of passing through the Suez Canal. Ensuring the security of our trade routes is a fundamental aspect of our national security. The previous administration fell short in this regard. The Trump Administration has opted for a more challenging and rigorous approach.”
- On Iran’s nuclear ambitions: “Iran must abandon its nuclear program in a manner that is transparent to the international community. As President Trump has articulated, we are at a critical juncture. All options remain viable, and it is imperative that Iran relinquish its pursuit of nuclear weaponry.”
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Fox News Sunday
- On negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict: “It’s perplexing to think that anyone might expect an end to hostilities without open lines of communication … [President Trump’s] approach of peace through strength encourages dialogue and helps dispel misunderstandings, facilitating peace agreements.”
Border Czar Tom Homan on This Week
- On deporting members of the Tren de Aragua gang: “We are actively enforcing existing immigration laws to secure our borders … This is not a fabrication. Our actions are grounded in statutes enacted by Congress and endorsed by a president.”
- On illegal border crossings: “We will deploy these resources as long as necessary until we achieve comprehensive operational control of our borders and eliminate any national security threats.”
