Trump Signs Order Defunding Schools Teaching Gender Ideology, CRT
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Trump Bans Federal Funding for Critical Race Theory, Gender Studies in Schools
Above: US Pres. Donald Trump in the Oval Office Jan. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Trump's common-sense order protects parental rights and ensures students will receive quality education focused on core academics rather than radical ideological instruction based on race and gender. It also expands educational freedom for families to choose the best learning environment for their children.
Democratic narrative
Trump is overreaching in local education decisions — potentially violating constitutional protection and destabilizing public schools by potentially redirecting funding to private institutions. This order will also scare teachers who may seek to discuss important lessons about diversity and inclusion.