Education Secretary Claims Ignorance of Tulsa Race Massacre
During a congressional hearing, Education Secretary Linda McMahon repeatedly avoided answering questions about the Tulsa Race Massacre and Ruby Bridges, stating she needed to “look into it more.” Representative Summer Lee pressed McMahon on whether lessons about these pivotal events would be deemed “illegal DEI” under the Trump administration’s policies. McMahon’s evasiveness highlighted her unfamiliarity with significant U.S. history and her reluctance to address the potential targeting of related educational programs. This exchange underscored concerns about the importance of teaching these historical events, particularly given the Trump administration’s attempts to restrict related funding for schools.
John Q. Hosedrinker