J.D. Vance Claims Democrats Want Your Kids in College Instead of Trade Schools So They Can Be Indoctrinated
J.D. Vance Claims Democrats Want Your Kids in College Instead of Trade Schools So They Can Be Indoctrinated
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Remember when your high school guidance counselor insisted college was the only path to success? For decades, American families have been fed the lie that a four-year degree is the only ticket to the middle class. But while liberal elites continue pushing expensive degrees, everyday Americans are discovering what our grandparents knew all along.

Trade schools are booming. Young people are finding better jobs without the crushing debt. And Democrats who’ve built their power on controlling education are getting nervous as Americans reject their one-size-fits-all approach to success.

Vice President J.D. Vance just put Washington elites on blast for pushing millions of young Americans into crippling debt. During a speech in Pennsylvania promoting the “Big, Beautiful Act,” Vance asked the question that liberal education advocates don’t want to answer.

From ‘Daily Caller’:

Vice President J.D. Vance eviscerated elites in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday during a speech in Pennsylvania for pushing Americans to attend college rather than giving them the opportunity to “work with [their] hands.”…

“Why is it that we force every single young person to get a big chunk of debt at a four-year college or university? Why don’t we give our young people more options, because if we did, a lot of them would come and work at Don’s Machine Shop. And that would be good for them and it would be good for American workers,” Vance said.

The numbers tell a shocking story about the college debt trap. The average federal student loan debt has ballooned to $37,853 per borrower. Even worse, it takes borrowers about 20 years to pay off these debts – tying them to payments until middle age.

Meanwhile, Vance pointed out that trades and manufacturing jobs offer young people the chance to earn good money without the liberal indoctrination that comes with today’s college experience.

Young Americans Choose Trades Over Woke Classrooms

Generation Z has caught on to the scam. Over 40% of Gen Z Americans are now attending trade schools, according to Resume Builder. This includes more than a third who already got college degrees but realized they needed real skills to get ahead.

Trade school enrollment shot up 16% in 2023, while the number of young people training to become construction workers jumped by 23%. These young Americans are voting with their feet – choosing practical skills over liberal theory classes.

The Vice President made it clear where the Trump administration stands. “If you want to work with your hands, if you want to build something, if you want to build a house, build a bridge… your government should not be forcing you to do what elites in Washington want you to do,” Vance declared.

Trump Policies Bring Back Real Jobs

President Trump’s economic policies are backing up these words with action. His reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations are designed to bring back manufacturing jobs to America – creating more opportunities for skilled tradespeople.

These policies stand in stark contrast to Democrats who continue pushing young people toward expensive colleges filled with liberal professors and identity politics. The result? Students emerge with mountains of debt and few job prospects.

Vance’s message resonates because it reflects true American values: “You ought to chart your own course and your own career path and the Trump administration’s gonna fight for that.”

Despite the positive shift, 74% of young Americans still feel pressure to attend a four-year college instead of vocational training. This stigma, created by liberal educators and politicians, has steered generations away from good-paying jobs that can’t be outsourced.

As trade schools fill up and college enrollments drop, one thing is becoming clear: Americans are rediscovering the dignity of work and the freedom to choose their own path – without asking permission from liberal elites who’ve never worked with their hands a day in their lives.

Key Takeaways

  • Vice President Vance exposed the liberal elite agenda forcing young Americans into debt-laden college paths
  • Generation Z is increasingly choosing trade schools over woke college campuses, with enrollment up 16% in 2023
  • The average student borrower faces nearly $38,000 in debt and 20 years of payments
  • Trump administration policies support Americans’ freedom to choose trades over liberal indoctrination

Sources: Daily Caller

July 21, 2025
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Cole Harrison
Cole Harrison is a seasoned political commentator with a no-nonsense approach to the news. With years of experience covering Washington’s biggest scandals and the radical left’s latest schemes, he cuts through the spin to bring readers the hard-hitting truth. When he's not exposing the media's hypocrisy, you’ll find him enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good debate.
Cole Harrison is a seasoned political commentator with a no-nonsense approach to the news. With years of experience covering Washington’s biggest scandals and the radical left’s latest schemes, he cuts through the spin to bring readers the hard-hitting truth. When he's not exposing the media's hypocrisy, you’ll find him enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good debate.