Former WWE chief and longtime Trump ally Linda McMahon confirmed as Education Secretary, tasked with decentralizing the department.
March 4, 2025: Linda McMahon Appointed as US Education Secretary, Tasked With Dismantling Department
Washington: Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon has been officially confirmed as the United States Secretary of Education, following a contentious Senate vote on Monday. McMahon, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, will oversee the department as Trump pushes for a radical decentralization of federal education policy.
Trump, who vowed to dismantle the Department of Education, has instructed McMahon to “put herself out of a job” by shifting power to state governments.
Key Highlights
🔹 McMahon’s Mission: Reduce Federal Education Role
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- At her confirmation hearing, McMahon criticized the federal government’s role in education, calling it “excessive consolidation of power”.
- She pledged to fund “education freedom” rather than government programs, aligning with Trump’s school-choice agenda.
🔹 McMahon’s WWE Background & Trump Connection
- McMahon co-founded WWE and served as CEO from 1980 to 2009.
- She previously held a cabinet position in Trump’s first term as head of the Small Business Administration.
- A major Republican donor, McMahon has financially supported Trump’s campaigns since 2016.
🔹 Democratic Backlash & Education Policy Concerns
- Democrats and teachers’ unions oppose the plan, warning it could undermine public education funding.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued that gutting the department could lead to rising property taxes and worsening school conditions.
- Senator Bernie Sanders pointed out that 26 million children in high-poverty districts rely on federal education funding.
🔹 Conservative Support for Decentralization
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- Republicans back Trump’s vision of returning education control to the states, calling it a long-overdue move.
- However, they acknowledge shutting down the department will be a complex challenge.
🔹 Scandal Allegations Against McMahon
- McMahon faced tough questioning about WWE’s past controversies, including the 1980s-90s “ring boys” abuse scandal.
- A civil suit accuses WWE executives, including the McMahons, of ignoring misconduct.
- McMahon’s lawyers dismissed the accusations as “baseless.”
What’s Next?
📍 McMahon is expected to introduce policies favoring school choice and reduced federal oversight.
📍 Opposition from Democrats and legal battles over funding could delay major changes.
📍 Education unions and advocacy groups are expected to challenge the department’s restructuring.
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