House Democrats went to the Department of Education on Friday to demand a meeting over President Donald Trump’s desire to dismantle the department — but they couldn’t even enter the building.
The group of about 20 Democrats said they hoped to meet with acting Secretary Denise Carter. When they tried to enter the building, the doors — which read “all access entrance” — were locked, with a security guard outside and officers inside.
“We are here on an oversight mission,” Rep. Mark Takano told a group of reporters and staff. “That is the constitutional role of Congress. We are disturbed that Donald Trump has said that we will issue an executive order to dismantle and abolish the Department of Education. I repeat, he cannot do that. That is illegal.”