Thousands Sign New Petition to Replace Education Secretary Betsy DeVos With LeBron James
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Thousands Sign New Petition to Replace Education Secretary Betsy
More than 13,000 people have signed a petition calling for President Donald Trump to replace Education Secretary Betsy DeVos with NBA star LeBron James.
The petition on Care2 has garnered more than 13,000 signatures in just two days.
The petition’s creator calls James “an inspiration to kids all over the country” who “cares about America’s youth and understands the power of public education in helping children meet their true potential.”
Last month, James opened his “I Promise” public elementary school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio to serve more than 200 at-risk children.
The petition slams DeVos, saying she has “taken every opportunity to work against the interests of the children, teachers, and families she has pledged to serve.”
The petition was created after Trump attacked James on Twitter.
“Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike!” he wrote, referring to Michael Jordan.
Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2018
“I know that it’s unlikely that Lebron James would give up his highly successful career — especially since he has been generous enough to use that influence to be an inspirational community and youth advocate for millions,” the petition author wrote. “Even more unlikely is that Lebron would ever stand to work for Donald Trump and his hateful rhetoric, but it’s worth a try!”
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Probably won't happen under the current administration, but it would seem to be a good idea. James couldn't possibly be more unqualified for the position than Betsy deVos, and he's probably set foot in a public school.
No, John.
The idea is totally unacceptable.
Lebron is rich... that's true, but nowhere near rich enough to replace Betsy.