Trump administration persists with Franklin the Turtle social media campaign

Published December 8, 2025 2:09pm ET



The Education Department joined the Franklin the Turtle social media campaign on Monday, alongside other federal departments.

On X, the department posted a fake cover of a Franklin the Turtle book titled “Franklin Knows the Department of Education Doesn’t Do Any Educating.” Franklin is pictured sitting in what appears to be a classroom, reading a book with an American flag hoisted behind him.

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