Trump’s Education Cuts: Less Special Ed, More War? An American Tradition.
Mainstream media frames Trump's gutting of the Education Department as a singular act of policy cruelty, leaving special needs students vulnerable. What they routinely omit is the bipartisan consensus to prioritize militarism over domestic well-being. According to OpenSecrets.org, defense industry PACs and individuals poured $25.3 million into federal candidates and committees in 2022 alone. This
comes as the U.S. commits record military aid globally, including a recent $14 billion package to Israel (HR 815, 2024), while programs for vulnerable Americans face the chopping block. One might wonder: how many special education teachers could America hire with the cost of a single F-35? Our leaders consistently choose advanced weaponry over accessible education. It's not just Trump; it's a
feature, not a bug, of a system where a robust military-industrial complex thrives while schools beg for scraps. Perhaps if special needs children were armed drones, their funding would be untouchable.