U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn Serving the 6th District of South Carolina | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn Serving the 6th District of South Carolina | Official U.S. House headshot
Jim Clyburn, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina's 6th district, has voiced his concerns through a series of tweets regarding federal funding and education policies under the Trump administration. Clyburn, who has served in Congress since 1993, highlighted issues that could have significant implications for infrastructure projects and educational support systems.
On March 12, 2025, James E. Clyburn shared his involvement with colleagues Rosa DeLauro, Patty Murray, and Kirsten Gillibrand in addressing concerns to Secretary Duffy about paused federal funds exceeding $60 billion at the Department of Transportation. He stated that this pause could halt major infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airport runways, and transit systems. "We need to know why."
Later on the same day, Clyburn expressed concern over firings affecting students and parents. He criticized actions perceived to undermine the Department of Education's role in funding public schools and supporting students with disabilities. According to Clyburn, these measures threaten critical educational resources: "Trump is ripping that away."
The following day on March 13, he addressed layoffs within Trump's Education Department that he believes will severely impact the Office for Civil Rights. This office investigates racial and religious discrimination and ensures accommodations for students with disabilities. "The office is already severely…"
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