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Trump to Nominate Transition Co-Chair Linda McMahon, School Choice Advocate, for Education Secretary

Nov 19, 2024, 10:55 PM

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to nominate Linda McMahon, his transition team co-chair and a known school choice supporter, as the next U.S. Secretary of Education. This decision comes after McMahon was passed over for the role of Commerce Secretary, which was given to Howard Lutnick. McMahon, who has a background in business leadership as the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has also served on the Connecticut Board of Education. Her selection reflects Trump's interest in education reform, particularly in areas like school choice, despite his ultimate goal to eliminate the Department of Education.