Betsy DeVos's file

Betsy DeVos is an education activist and major Republican donor from Michigan. President-elect Donald Trump nominated her for the position of education secretary.

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No evidence for 'must'

Mark Pocan

Says Betsy DeVos and her family "have donated extensively to groups which promote the idea that students who identify as LGBT must undergo 'conversion' therapy."

— PolitiFact Wisconsin on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

The senator was right on this one.

Bob Casey

"[The Foundation for Individual Rights] is the recipient of donations from [DeVos] totaling about 25,000 bucks over four years."

— PolitiFact Pennsylvania on Thursday, January 19th, 2017

Recent statements made by Betsy DeVos

No bearing on guns in schools ban

Betsy DeVos

"I would imagine that there's probably a gun in the school (in Wapiti, Wyo.) to protect from potential grizzlies."

— PolitiFact National on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017