US President-elect Donald Trump has named former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick to head the Department of Education , which he wants to abolish. Describing McMahon, the former president and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ), as a "fierce advocate for Parents' Rights ," Trump vowed in a statement: "We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort." (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ).
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Donald Trump taps former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive, as his Education Secretary, emphasising her commitment to "Parents' Rights" and plans to return education control to the states. McMahon’s journey spans wrestling, politics, and advocacy, including a stint as head of the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term. A long-time ally of Trump, she continues to play a key role in shaping his policies and transition efforts for his potential administration.