Trump nominates Linda McMahon to lead Department of Education

Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment, to lead the Department of Education. McMahon, a longtime Trump associate, previously served as the Small Business Administration administrator from 2017 to 2019. McMahon's appointment has raised concerns among educators. Critics fear she will prioritize school choice and undermine public education, reflecting Trump's campaign promises to cut funding for schools teaching critical race theory and other progressive topics. This nomination follows a pattern of Trump selecting individuals with controversial backgrounds for his Cabinet. McMahon's past in wrestling and recent allegations against her and WWE have drawn scrutiny, similar to other nominees facing misconduct allegations.