PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Veronica Escobar: “Donald Trump's agenda is Project 2025, the Elimination of…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

Watch on YouTube

I met with the Secretary of the Education Department.

Published | Video Starts at 01:25

As gracious as she was, it is, a number of things are pretty clear. First and foremost, she is there to execute Donald Trump's agenda. We know Donald Trump's agenda is Project 2025, the Elimination of the department in order to make deep cuts so that billionaires can have their tax breaks. That's the bottom line. She said she would examine the laws around the Department of Education. And by the way, they cannot dismantle or they cannot eliminate the Department of Education without congressional action. (01:25–01:40)

CLAIM

Asserts that Project 2025 aims to eliminate the Department of Education for tax cuts for billionaires.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Veronica Escobar

Discover more from

Veronica Escobar

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.