Trump nominates Linda McMahon as education secretary to reshape department

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE, as secretary of the Education Department. McMahon previously led the Small Business Administration and has experience on education boards, though she is not widely known in education. McMahon's nomination aligns with Trump's goal to reshape the Education Department, which he aims to dismantle. She has expressed support for charter schools and school choice, reflecting Trump's education priorities. If confirmed by the Senate, McMahon will oversee schools and universities under Trump's vision, which includes cutting federal funding for schools promoting certain curricula and challenging diversity initiatives in higher education.