Trump nominates Linda McMahon, former wrestling executive, for US Education Secretary
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Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, to lead the U.S. Education Department. McMahon, 76, has a long history with Trump, dating back to the late 1980s when he sponsored WWE events at Trump Plaza. A notable moment in their relationship occurred during WrestleMania 23 in 2007, when Trump shaved Vince McMahon's head after a staged rivalry. This event, known as the "Battle of the Billionaires," featured Trump and Vince McMahon each selecting wrestlers to represent them. The match drew a record crowd of over 80,000 fans and helped enhance Trump's public persona, contributing to his later induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.