Grayson Times

Rep. Pat Fallon, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 4th district, recently shared his views on education and national security through a series of tweets. Fallon, who succeeded John Ratcliffe in 2021, has been vocal about his support for President Trump's executive order concerning the Department of Education and expressed concerns over foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere.

On March 21, 2025, Rep. Pat Fallon tweeted about President Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. He stated that this move demonstrates action beyond mere rhetoric from other Republicans: "President Trump's EO to dismantle the Dept. of Education shows he is taking action where other Republicans have only paid lip service." Fallon emphasized that despite increased funding, test scores have not improved and suggested that Trump's actions prioritize parents and students over teachers unions.

Later that day, at 16:55 UTC, Fallon reiterated his stance on federal spending in education: "The federal government has spent trillions on education, but for the past 30 years, students tests scores have remained flat." He argued that dismantling the Department of Education is necessary to prioritize students' interests over those of teachers unions.

In another tweet posted at 17:10 UTC on March 21, Rep. Fallon expressed pride in serving on the House Intelligence Committee during what he described as a critical time for refocusing efforts on the Western Hemisphere: "Proud to serve on @HouseIntel at a critical juncture in our nation's history as we refocus our efforts on the previously overlooked Western Hemisphere." He highlighted the importance of countering Chinese influence close to home.