Fact-check · Aug 24, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Our administration has cut billions in funding for radical DEI programs and redirected those dollars to teachers, classrooms, and results”
MISLEADING
What the record shows
Department of Education terminated $600+ million in teacher training grants (Feb 2025) and DOGE terminated $373 million in DEI training grants. Department stated funds would be redirected to 'more preparation grants' but did not specify which programs or confirm redirection occurred.
Sources
- The Trump Education Department Slashed DEI Spending — Tens of Millions Still Went to ‘Equity’ in 2025 | National Review
- Trump’s Higher Education Crackdown: Visa Revocations, DEI Bans, Lawsuits and Funding Cuts | National News | U.S. News
- Trump Proposes Deep Cuts to Education and Research
- Trump Holds Back $2 Billion for Education Grants. What Will Happen Next?
- The Biggest Developments in Higher Education Policy in 2025 | Education News | U.S. News
- The Trump admin is withholding over $6 billion in education grants for schools
From: President Trump Participates in a Rose Garden Event, Aug. 24, 2026
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