Meet Linda McMahon: How WWE co-founder became Donald Trump’s education secretary pick
Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon to lead the U.S. Department of Education. McMahon, who previously served as the head of the Small Business Administration under Trump’s first term, has long been a staunch supporter of the former president’s policies. Her appointment is part of Trump’s broader initiative to shift federal responsibilities for education to state governments.
Trump described McMahon as a «fierce advocate for Parents' Rights» and pledged, «We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort.» This echoes his longstanding plan to decentralise control over education, moving away from federal oversight.
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McMahon’s Background: From Wrestling to Politics
Linda McMahon's path to the U.S. government was anything but conventional. She and her husband, Vince McMahon, co-founded what is now World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), building it into a multi-billion-dollar media empire. McMahon's business expertise, especially in growing WWE into a publicly traded company, has been widely recognised.
Her connection to Donald Trump dates back to the 2007 WrestleMania event, where she participated in a staged feud with Trump, involving Trump shaving Vince McMahon’s head in the ring. This public interaction marked the beginning of their collaboration in the entertainment and business sectors.
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