Trump Puts the SmackDown on Department of Education

Former pro wrestling exec to serve as Ed Secretary

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A former pro wrestling executive with no prior experience in public education is slated to lead the U.S. Department of Education.

CNN reports:

Trump transition co-chair Linda McMahon is expected to be named as secretary of the Department of Education, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/politics/linda-mcmahon-education-secretary-trump/index.html

McMahon is also the former CEO of the WWE, which she co-founded with her husband, Vince McMahon. As head of the WWE, McMahon oversaw its transformation from a small wrestling entertainment company into a publicly traded media empire. She stepped down as CEO in 2009.

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