Trump Appoints Linda McMahon as Education Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, the former CEO of WWE, to lead the Department of Education, an agency he previously vowed to dismantle. McMahon, who served as the Small Business Administration head during Trump's first term, is expected to align the department with Trump's educational vision, which includes eliminating federal funding for schools promoting 'left-wing indoctrination' such as Critical Race Theory and gender identity lessons. Alongside McMahon, Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz for Medicare and Medicaid and Howard Lutnick for commerce, although key positions like Treasury secretary remain unfilled. Trump's agenda emphasizes returning educational control to the states, a topic he has been vocal about during his campaign. McMahon's previous political involvement includes supporting Trump’s campaigns and working with the America First Policy Institute. The nomination is viewed as a significant step in Trump's efforts to reshape educational policy in line with his administration's ideals.