Betsy DeVos
Republican Former Cabinet
Summary
Former Education Secretary who resigned after January 6, saying Trump's rhetoric 'inflamed' the violence and there was 'no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation.'
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me.
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We should be highlighting and celebrating your Administration's many accomplishments on behalf of the American people. Instead, we are left to clean up the mess caused by violent protesters overrunning the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to undermine the people's business.
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Impressionable children are watching all of this, and they are learning from us.
Timeline
February 7, 2017
Confirmed as Education Secretary
Joined Trump cabinet after controversial confirmation
April 2185
Implemented education policies
Focused on school choice
January 7, 2021
Resigned after January 6
Submitted resignation effective January 8
January 8, 2021
Resignation took effect
Left before end of term
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Secretary of Education (2017-2021)
- Chairman, American Federation for Children
- Chairman, Windquest Group
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump's rhetoric inflamed January 6 violence
- 02 Trump's impact on the situation was unmistakable
- 03 Trump set bad example for children
- 04 Trump caused mess instead of celebrating accomplishments
- 05 Could not continue serving after January 6
Documentation
Sources
News January 7, 2021
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns over Capitol riot, blames Trump rhetoric
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/07/education-secretary-betsy-devos-resigns-over-capitol-riot-blames-trump-rhetoric.html
News January 7, 2021
Education Secretary Devos resigns, calling president's rhetoric 'inflection point'
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/education-secretary-devos-resigns-calling-presidents-rhetoric-inflection-point
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