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Trump Picks WWE Co-founder Linda McMahon as Education Secretary to 'Send Education Back to the States'

Nov 20, 2024, 02:21 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, as Secretary of Education. McMahon, who served on the Connecticut Board of Education and is currently the transition co-chair, is a longtime supporter of school choice and parents' rights. She previously ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Announcing his decision, Trump said, "We will send education back to the states, and Linda will spearhead that effort." The appointment signals Trump's intention to decentralize the Department of Education, which he has proposed dismantling. McMahon's nomination reflects the administration's commitment to reforming federal involvement in education during the upcoming term.