Linda McMahon named Education Secretary in Trump administration
Linda McMahon has been selected by Donald Trump to serve as Education Secretary. She previously held the position of Small Business Administration leader and has been a long-time supporter of Trump, contributing significantly to his campaigns. McMahon, who co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, stepped into politics after losing two Senate races in Connecticut. She has a background in education, having served on the Connecticut Board of Education and the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University. While relatively unknown in education, McMahon supports charter schools and school choice. She has remained active in Trump’s political efforts, co-chairing his transition team for the upcoming administration.