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The timing of Musk's statement coincided with former President Donald Trump's recent critiques of the DOE. Trump has called for a decentralization of educational responsibilities, advocating for a return to state-level control. In a spirited remarks, he stated, "I will shut down the Federal Department of Education and we will move everything back to the states where it belongs," emphasizing the need for personalized educational approaches. Trump believes that education should be tailored with "love for their children," painting the federal role as ineffective compared to state governance.