In a leaked Signal conversation among cabinet members, the topic of the South Carolina school voucher program facing a Senate procedural delay was discussed. The members expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts but also acknowledged the public’s favorability towards the concept of choice in education, suggesting strategies to communicate effectively with parents and push the policy forward.
March 16
Waltz (11:44 am ET): Gents, we’ve got an issue on the homefront. ‘SC school voucher program faces Senate procedural delay’. Take a look. Education policy isn’t my wheelhouse but this could pose a problem.
Vance (11:50 am ET): Ah, the famous “education reform” talk. Vouchers can be great in theory, empower parents, break the monopoly of public schools. But they can also be misused, become a cash cow for predatory corporations, end up defunding public education.
Hegseth (11:55 am ET): That’s all true, JD. But think about the PR of it, it’s a surefire vote winner, folks love the idea of choice. We can’t let this delay stick. 💪
Rubio (12:03 pm ET): Absolutely. This is about choice and freedom. I think the key here is to communicate this effectively to the public.
Stephen Miller (12:14 pm ET): What we need are some hard-nosed tactics to push this over the line. Get parents on our side. Make them see it’s about their children’s future – for better or worse.
Gabbard (12:21 pm ET): Not sure I agree with you there, Stephen. Education is a fundamental right, not a commodity to be bought or sold. We need a paradigm shift in our thinking.
Waltz (12:35 pm ET): Tulsi, doesn’t work that way. This isn’t communism. It’s about competition, quality, and choice.
Vance (12:42 pm ET): Ironically, Russia has a free education system and pretty decent schools, even in rural areas. Maybe Tulsi can learn from her beloved Putin how to run an education system.
Gabbard (12:45 pm ET): Very funny, JD. I appreciate the humor. But I’d rather focus on solutions.
Rubio (12:50 pm ET): How about we focus on getting this voucher program through the Senate delay? We can debate education systems later.
Scott Bessent (13:10 pm ET): Guys, let’s keep our eyes on the prize here. We need to win this. A good education system is a powerful recruiting tool for future conservative voters.
Waltz (13:19 pm ET): Agreed. Let’s strategize to move past this delay. Maybe a direct appeal to POTUS? He can put some pressure on the Senate.
John Ratcliffe (13:33 pm ET): I agree with Waltz. Let’s not forget the big picture here.
Susie Wiles (13:48 pm ET): I’m in. Let’s do this, fellas.
Vance (13:56 pm ET): Alright, I’ll draft the appeal. I just hope Trump understands the importance of this.
Hegseth (14:02 pm ET): Don’t worry, Vance. He’ll get it. We just need to put it in his language.
Steve Witkoff (14:12 pm ET): That’s the spirit, Pete. Show Trump the votes he can win, he’ll be all over it like white on rice.
Joe Kent (14:25 pm ET): Agreed. Let’s win this for our future generations.
Hegseth: (14:35 pm ET): Alright, boys. Let’s make education great again. 💪🇺🇸🔥
Stephen Miller: (14:42 pm ET): Agreed. Godspeed. 🙏