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She is married to [[Dick DeVos]], who ran an unsuccessful campaign for the governorship of [[Michigan]] against unpopular incumbent [[Jennifer Granholm]].
She is married to [[Dick DeVos]], who ran an unsuccessful campaign for the governorship of [[Michigan]] against unpopular incumbent [[Jennifer Granholm]].
Rather than spend taxpayer dollars on her travel as the education secretary, DeVos spent her own money on private travel and had the government pay only $184 between assuming office and September 2017 – despite this, the [[mainstream media]] covered the story as if she used taxpayer dollars.<ref>Adams, Becket (September 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/heres-some-proof-that-headlines-really-do-matter/article/2635204 Here's some proof that headlines really do matter]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Griswold, Alex (September 22, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/associated-press-devos-flies-private-plane-own-expense/ Associated Press Horrified That DeVos Flies on Private Plane at Her Own Expense]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved September 22, 2017.</ref>
Rather than spend taxpayer dollars on her travel as the education secretary, DeVos spent her own money on private travel and had the government pay only $184 between assuming office and September 2017 – despite this, the [[mainstream media]] covered the story as if she used taxpayer dollars.<ref>Adams, Becket (September 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/heres-some-proof-that-headlines-really-do-matter/article/2635204 Here's some proof that headlines really do matter]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Griswold, Alex (September 22, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/associated-press-devos-flies-private-plane-own-expense/ Associated Press Horrified That DeVos Flies on Private Plane at Her Own Expense]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved September 22, 2017.</ref>
In January 2018, DeVos falsely claimed in a speech that "[[Common Core]] is dead."<ref>Multiple references:
In January 2018, DeVos falsely claimed in a speech that "[[Common Core]] is dead."<ref>Multiple references:
*Berry, Susan (January 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/23/conservatives-erupt-betsy-devos-announcement-common-core-dead/ Conservatives Erupt over Betsy DeVos Announcement: ‘Common Core Is Dead’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
*Berry, Susan (January 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/23/conservatives-erupt-betsy-devos-announcement-common-core-dead/ Conservatives Erupt over Betsy DeVos Announcement: ‘Common Core Is Dead’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (January 22, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/28095-betsy-devos-falsely-claims-common-core-is-dead Betsy DeVos Falsely Claims Common Core is Dead]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (January 22, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/28095-betsy-devos-falsely-claims-common-core-is-dead Betsy DeVos Falsely Claims Common Core is Dead]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
*Perisic, Kyle (January 24, 2018). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/01/24/betsy-devos-common-core-is-dead/ Betsy DeVos: ‘Common Core Is Dead’]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
*Perisic, Kyle (January 24, 2018). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/01/24/betsy-devos-common-core-is-dead/ Betsy DeVos: ‘Common Core Is Dead’]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
See also:
See also:
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/28671-alex-newman-no-common-core-not-dead No, Common Core is NOT Dead!] ''The New American''. April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> In a television interview in March 2018, DeVos agreed with and did not challenge left-wing [[mainstream media]] premises on various topics she was questioned on, something that caused her to perform poorly.<ref>Berry, Susan (March 12, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/12/betsy-devos-caves-to-left-wing-media-premises-in-60-minutes-interview/ Betsy DeVos Caves to Left-Wing Media Premises in ’60 Minutes’ Interview]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, DeVos stated that schools could call ICE to report the presence of illegal immigrant students, but the following month she caved to left-wing pressure and retracted those comments.<ref>Sanchez, Luis (June 5, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/390822-devos-reverses-position-and-says-schools-cant-call-ice-on-students DeVos backtracks, says schools can't call ICE on students]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref> On September 5, 2018, DeVos signed a joint declaration at a [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] meeting of education ministers that promoted left-wing and [[globalist]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/28671-alex-newman-no-common-core-not-dead No, Common Core is NOT Dead!] ''The New American''. April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> In a television interview in March 2018, DeVos agreed with and did not challenge left-wing [[mainstream media]] premises on various topics she was questioned on, something that caused her to perform poorly.<ref>Berry, Susan (March 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/12/betsy-devos-caves-to-left-wing-media-premises-in-60-minutes-interview/ Betsy DeVos Caves to Left-Wing Media Premises in ’60 Minutes’ Interview]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, DeVos stated that schools could call ICE to report the presence of illegal immigrant students, but the following month she caved to left-wing pressure and retracted those comments.<ref>Sanchez, Luis (June 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/390822-devos-reverses-position-and-says-schools-cant-call-ice-on-students DeVos backtracks, says schools can't call ICE on students]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref> On September 5, 2018, DeVos signed a joint declaration at a [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] meeting of education ministers that promoted left-wing and [[globalist]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Berry, Susan (September 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/18/devos-signs-onto-globalist-u-n-education-agenda-grassroots-parents-call-for-her-dismissal/ DeVos Signs onto Globalist U.N. Education Agenda, Grassroots Parents Call for Her Dismissal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
*Berry, Susan (September 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/18/devos-signs-onto-globalist-u-n-education-agenda-grassroots-parents-call-for-her-dismissal/ DeVos Signs onto Globalist U.N. Education Agenda, Grassroots Parents Call for Her Dismissal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (September 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/30077-devos-signs-on-to-globalist-un-education-agenda-for-u-s DeVos Signs on to Globalist UN Education Agenda for U.S.] ''The New American'' (from ''FreedomProject Media''). Retrieved September 16, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (September 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/30077-devos-signs-on-to-globalist-un-education-agenda-for-u-s DeVos Signs on to Globalist UN Education Agenda for U.S.] ''The New American'' (from ''FreedomProject Media''). Retrieved September 16, 2018.