Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, has been appointed as the new education secretary for the US. Despite her lack of traditional experience in education policy or administration, McMahon’s strong alignment with President Donald Trump raises concerns about her device to dismantle the education department. McMahon was approved by the Senate with a vote of 51-45, highlighting deep divisions over her qualifications and the administration’s education agenda. Her paradoxical task is running an agency while simultaneously working towards its potential elimination. The selection of McMahon also comes amid reports that Trump is preparing an executive order to instruct her to reduce the department’s operations and push Congress for its total closure.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/linda-mcmahon-confirmed-education-secretary