Linda McMahon named as Trump's pick for Education secretary

Linda McMahon has been selected by Donald Trump to be the Education secretary. She previously served as the head of the Small Business Administration and has been a long-time supporter of Trump, contributing significantly to his campaigns. McMahon co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) with her husband, Vince McMahon. She has a background in education, having served on the Connecticut Board of Education and the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University. While McMahon is not widely known in education, she supports charter schools and school choice. She has remained active in Trump’s political efforts, including leading a super PAC and co-chairing his transition team for the upcoming administration.