Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is at it again, using half-truths and political spin to score points against Republicans.
This week, Ford jumped on X to brag that one of his lawsuits against President Trump supposedly “restored funding for Nevada’s public schools.”
He even took a swipe at Governor Joe Lombardo, saying Lombardo “can’t stand up to Trump. But I will. And I deliver results.”
Sounds heroic, right? Except it’s not the whole story.
Claim 1: The lawsuit “restored” $6.8 billion
Ford pointed to a multi-state lawsuit that challenged the Trump administration’s decision to temporarily pause billions in federal education grants.
The reality is the administration hit pause because of serious concerns about how the money was being used – programs promoting a radical social agenda instead of focusing on reading, math, and science.
The White House explained the review was to stop funds being “grossly misused to subsidize a leftwing agenda.”
After the review, the money was released. In other words, Trump’s team made sure tax dollars were being spent responsibly.
Ford makes it sound like the lawsuit single-handedly forced the administration to surrender. That’s just not true.
The review and restoration were part of the administration’s policy process, not proof that Ford’s legal antics saved the day.
Claim 2: Ford delivered results “for Nevada’s schools”
Here’s another exaggeration.
The $6.8 billion figure is national, spread across dozens of states. Nevada’s slice is small – somewhere around $50 million.
Helpful? Sure.
A game-changer for Nevada’s struggling schools? Not even close.
And let’s not forget: it was Lombardo, not Ford, who signed the largest education budget in Nevada history last year.
Lombardo’s plan added hundreds of millions of dollars for K-12, expanded school choice scholarships, and restored early literacy programs cut under former Democrat Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Those are real, concrete wins for Nevada families.
Ford, meanwhile, is trying to take credit for federal money that may come with strings attached – and that may not even go directly to the classroom.
Claim 3: Lombardo is “weak” for calling the lawsuits “unfortunate”
Ford’s jab at Lombardo leaves out an important fact.
Lombardo wasn’t siding against education. He was pointing out that endless lawsuits against the federal government waste taxpayer money and turn cooperation into courtroom drama.
Conservatives prefer to work with the federal government where possible, rather than drag everyone into expensive political showdowns.
That’s not weakness – it’s smart leadership.
Nevada’s real education problem
Ford wants voters to believe that one flashy lawsuit fixed Nevada’s education crisis. But anyone who lives here knows better.
Nevada continues to rank near the bottom in national school rankings, from test scores to graduation rates. Lawsuits against Washington won’t change that.
What will?
Conservative reforms that empower parents, keep politics out of classrooms, and make sure money actually follows students.
Lombardo has started pushing in that direction, but Ford and his Democrat allies in Carson City have fought him at every turn.
The bigger picture
Ford’s post is a perfect example of how Democrats use propaganda to paint themselves as heroes while ignoring context.
He’s running for governor in 2026, and this kind of post looks less like an update on education funding and more like a campaign ad.
Nevadans deserve better than spin.
The truth is, Trump’s administration acted responsibly to ensure education dollars weren’t hijacked for political agendas.
Lombardo has delivered record funding and reforms right here at home.
And Ford? He’s playing politics on social media.
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