John, it’s Valerie Foushee.

Yesterday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education — initiating massive funding cuts and the firing of thousands of federal workers who work every day to support our schools.

The Department serves a critical purpose in ensuring that all students — no matter race, religion, or where they live — have access to a quality public education.

And instead of working to build up our school system, Donald Trump and Elon Musk just betrayed millions of students across North Carolina and the country by gutting this critical institution.

It’s reprehensible. I refuse to stand idly by as this administration carries out these blatant attacks on our collective future — and that of future generations.

I was proud to co-sponsor the Department of Education Protection Act to guarantee that every student gets the education they deserve — but the fight doesn’t stop there, John.

I need your support to fight back against this far-right extremism, and ensure that we can issue a critical check on Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s power in 2026. Will you rush $10 or even $50 to my campaign right now?

Thank you,
Valerie Foushee