Trump Appoints Linda McMahon as Education Secretary Nominee

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as his nominee for education secretary. McMahon, who was a prominent figure in Trump's administration during his first term as head of the Small Business Administration, has long been one of Trump's closest allies. She also played a significant role in supporting his campaigns, contributing millions of dollars to his efforts.

Trump has been highly critical of the Department of Education, even suggesting that it should be shut down. If he returns to the White House in January 2025, McMahon could be tasked with carrying out this mission, marking a significant change in how the department operates, or potentially leading efforts to dismantle it altogether.

In addition to McMahon, Trump has made other key nominations, including Mehmet Oz, the celebrity doctor and former TV host, to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These choices, along with Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary, demonstrate a trend of nominating loyal supporters to prominent roles in his cabinet.