Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 13th district since 2017, has expressed concerns over the potential elimination of the Department of Education. His remarks, shared on social media, emphasize the negative consequences such a move could have on education and future generations.
In a post dated March 15, 2025, Espaillat stated that "Eliminar el Departamento de Educación significa: Mayor desigualdad en la educación Las escuelas pierden recursos vitales Las futuras generaciones están en riesgo Nuestro futuro empieza con la educación."
Later that day, at 20:00 UTC, he reiterated his stance in English by highlighting that "Dismantling the Department of Education hurts Americans because: Less access to quality education Fewer job opportunities Weakened support for teachers and students Education is key to our future."
At 22:42 UTC on the same day, Espaillat repeated his message in Spanish with similar points. He warned that "Desmantelar el Departamento de Educación perjudica a los estadounidenses porque: Disminuye el acceso a una educación de calidad Menos oportunidades laborales Reduce el apoyo para los maestros y estudiantes. La educación es clave para nuestro futuro."
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