Who is Donald Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Linda McMahon? By Curious about , the latest addition to President-elect ’s cabinet? Known for her career as a business executive and political leader, McMahon’s nomination as Secretary of Education has drawn significant attention. With a history of high-profile roles, from co-founding WWE to leading the Small Business Administration, McMahon’s career trajectory is anything but conventional. Here’s a brief look at Linda McMahon’s background, qualifications, and what her nomination could mean for U.
S. education policy. Who is Linda McMahon? Linda McMahon is a business executive and political figure who co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) with her husband, Vince McMahon.
She served as WWE’s president and later CEO, overseeing its growth into a major media corporation. McMahon was the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from 2017 to 2019 under then-President Donald Trump, focusing on initiatives to support small businesses and disaster recovery efforts (via ). On November 19, 2024, Trump announced McMahon as his nominee for Secretary of Education.
This position places her in charge of the U.S. Department of Education, an agency Trump has proposed restructuring or dismantling to return greater control over education to the states.
McMahon’s tenure, if confirmed, is expected to focus on implementing Trump’s policy goals, such as expanding school choice and revising federal regulations.
