The Bumblehead President is at it again with his war against Intelligence.
From the moment he entered the political stage, Trump made one thing clear: He does not value education, intellect, or expertise. He openly mocks scholars, scientists, and journalists, referring to them as "elitists" or "losers" while glorifying those who reject facts in favor of conspiracy theories. His presidency was defined by an outright rejection of evidence-based decision-making, from denying climate science to downplaying the severity of a global pandemic. Instead of surrounding himself with qualified experts, he opted for yes-men who reinforced his delusions, prioritizing loyalty over competence.
But his personal aversion to learning is one thing—his effort to make ignorance a national policy is another. Trump’s presidency was marked by a relentless assault on education. His administration attempted to slash funding for public schools, eliminate student loan protections, and push policies that prioritized private interests over public good. Under Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, an unapologetic opponent of public schooling, Trump worked to dismantle the very institutions meant to provide Americans with opportunities to learn, think critically, and rise beyond their circumstances. His attacks didn’t stop at primary and secondary education. Trump openly scorned higher education, calling universities "brainwashing factories" that turn students into radicals—simply because institutions of learning encourage independent thought and challenge authoritarian rhetoric. His disdain for education is rooted in fear: an informed populace is harder to manipulate, harder to deceive, and far more capable of holding leaders accountable.
Trump’s rhetoric has emboldened a culture where facts are dismissed as "fake news," where scientists are demonized, and where expertise is treated as a partisan weapon rather than a guiding force. This mindset has paved the way for disinformation to flourish, making it easier to spread lies, stoke division, and silence those who challenge the status quo.
His attacks on education are deeply personal. His resentment towards scholars, researchers, and anyone with the audacity to question him reveals his own insecurities. Trump’s lack of curiosity, his unwillingness to read, his struggle to articulate coherent thoughts—these are not the traits of a leader; they are the warning signs of a man who sees knowledge as a threat rather than a tool for empowerment A leader who devalues education is a leader who devalues progress. A society that embraces ignorance is a society that is doomed to repeat its mistakes.
The danger of Trump’s war on knowledge isn’t just that he is uneducated—it’s that he wants to drag the rest of us down with him.
The responsibility now falls on us—to resist this culture of anti-intellectualism, to defend the right to learn, to question, to seek the truth, and to ensure that future generations are not shackled by the willful ignorance of a single man. Knowledge is power, and we cannot afford to surrender it.
