The statement is a paraphrase of Senator Durbin's remarks and contains subjective political characterization ('weaponization of the DOJ') rather than a verifiable factual claim. Additionally, the claim about 'dismantling of the Department of Education' under the Trump administration is inaccurate—while Trump proposed budget cuts and advocated for reduced federal education oversight, no dismantling occurred during his administration. However, since the statement is presented as Durbin's reported speech rather than a direct quote, its truthfulness as a representation of his words cannot be definitively verified from the information provided.

The Trump administration did not dismantle the Department of Education; the department continues to exist, though it faced budget cuts and proposed reforms. The claim about DOJ weaponization is a partisan assertion lacking objective verification.

While Durbin may have expressed that opinion, the factual claim that the Trump administration dismantled the Department of Education is inaccurate; the department remained operational, though its policies and budget were altered.

The Trump administration did not dismantle the Department of Education; while they proposed budget cuts and sought to reduce federal involvement in education, the department continued to function throughout Trump's presidency.