(DailyAnswer.org) – President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), will be his pick to lead the Department of Education. The announcement, shared on Truth Social, confirmed speculation earlier in the day that McMahon was the leading contender for the role Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon to serve as Education Secretary.
In a statement, Trump praised McMahon’s qualifications and vision, saying, “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.” He went on to highlight her commitment to expanding school choice and giving parents more control over their children’s education.
McMahon has a history in public service and education. Before her role in Trump’s first administration, she spent two years on the Connecticut Board of Education, overseeing the state’s public schools, including its technical high school system. According to Trump, McMahon’s leadership skills and experience will help make America a global leader in education Trump expected to name Linda McMahon as Education Secretary.
McMahon, along with her husband Vince McMahon, co-founded WWE in 1980. She served as head of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. During that time, she focused on supporting entrepreneurs and job creation. Reflecting on her time in the Trump administration, McMahon called it “immensely rewarding” and said she would remain a strong supporter of Trump’s policies after stepping down.
Trump’s pick of McMahon aligns with his broader education agenda. He has frequently criticized the Department of Education and has considered disbanding it altogether. The department, established in 1980, aims to promote student achievement and equal access to education, but critics argue it has failed to close achievement gaps Linda McMahon tapped for Education Secretary role by Trump.
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos echoed those sentiments last week, suggesting the department has not delivered results for decades. She recommended reducing federal control and shifting decision-making to states and local communities. “Block-grant the funds, keep investing in education, but let local leaders decide what’s best for students,” she said.
Trump’s choice of McMahon signals a push toward significant changes in education policy, emphasizing local control and parental involvement. Whether these ideas will gain traction remains to be seen.
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