Trump appoints Linda McMahon as education secretary despite plans to abolish the department

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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as the new secretary of the Department of Education. This selection comes despite Trump's previous commitment to abolish the agency. McMahon, 76, previously led the Small Business Administration and co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment. Trump stated she will focus on empowering students and increasing state control over education policy. Trump emphasized that McMahon will lead efforts to return education authority to the states. This marks a shift in approach for the Department of Education under her leadership.


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