Donald Trump Nominates Linda McMahon to Lead Education Department Amid Abolishment Plans
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, to lead the Department of Education, which he aims to abolish. Trump described McMahon as a strong advocate for Parents’ Rights and emphasized his plan to return education control to states. With a background on the Connecticut Board of Education and as a major Trump donor, McMahon has long-standing ties to Trump, including a notable wrestling match with her husband, Vince McMahon. Trump previously held the position of Small Business Administration head.