President-Elect Donald Trump has confirmed that Linda McMahon, former WWE executive and ex-administrator of the Small Business Administration, will be the new U.S. Secretary of Education. The news, first reported by CNN, has now been cemented by Trump himself in a Truth Social post.
It is my great honor to announce that Linda McMahon, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, will be the United States Secretary of Education, Trump declared. He didnt hold back on the praise, emphasizing McMahons impressive track record as Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). During her tenure, she was a fierce advocate for parents rights and pushed for school choice programs in 12 states. Trump stated that McMahons mission as Secretary will be clear: Linda will work tirelessly to extend educational choice nationwide, empowering parents to make the best decisions for their childrens education.
For those thinking McMahons background is all wrestling, think again. Trump reminded everyone that she has solid experience in education, serving two years on the Connecticut Board of Education and over 16 years as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Sacred Heart University. Not bad for someone who helped build WWE into a global brand.
Currently co-chairing the Trump-Vance transition team, McMahon is prepped to bring her mix of business and education know-how to the Department of Education. Trump laid it out:
Linda will use her decades of leadership experience and deep understanding of both education and business to empower the next generation of American students and workers, making America number one in education in the world. He reiterated that she will focus on shifting power back to the statesa cornerstone of Trumps educational vision.
However, theres no shortage of drama surrounding this appointment. McMahon, along with her husband Vince and WWE, is embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit related to allegations of abuse, raising questions about her upcoming Senate confirmation process. One things for sure: this is set to be one headline-grabbing confirmation battle.
If confirmed, McMahon will take over the role previously held by Betsy DeVos. Buckle up, because education policy just took center stage.
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