President-elect Donald Trump has announced Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE and former head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), as his pick for U.S. Secretary of Education. McMahon, who also co-chaired Trump’s transition team, is tasked with leading significant education reforms, including plans to return more control to states and promote school choice. Trump has praised her leadership and long-standing support of his administration.
McMahon previously served in Trump’s first administration as SBA administrator from 2017 to 2019. Her experience in government and her advocacy for pro-Trump policies were key factors in her selection. However, her appointment has sparked mixed reactions, with some education advocates expressing concerns about the direction of Trump’s education policies under her leadership
