Trump Nominates Linda McMahon for Education Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, to lead the Department of Education. The announcement marks a decisive step in Trump's agenda to transform the nation’s education system, placing a strong advocate for school choice at the helm.

Trump praised McMahon’s leadership, citing her record of public service and dedication to empowering families. "Linda will use her decades of leadership experience, and deep understanding of both education and business, to empower the next generation of American students and workers," Trump said in a statement.

McMahon, 76, brings a wealth of experience to the role:

• She served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term, overseeing programs that benefited countless small businesses across America.

• McMahon spent four years as Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank dedicated to advancing policies that prioritize American families.

• She previously served on the Connecticut Board of Education, where she worked to improve public education statewide.

Chad Wolf, Executive Director of the America First Policy Institute, lauded the nomination. "Linda McMahon is a strong supporter of school choice and parental rights," he said. "There is no one better to expel the woke agenda in our education system and put our children first."

McMahon’s appointment underscores Trump’s commitment to educational reform. She is a staunch advocate for school choice, a policy that empowers parents to select the best schools for their children, whether public, private, or charter.

Trump declared that McMahon would "fight tirelessly" to expand school choice nationwide and return decision-making power to the states. “We will send education back to the states, and Linda will spearhead that effort,” he said.

This shift would mark a sharp departure from the centralized control that has plagued the U.S. Department of Education for decades, leaving many families and communities feeling voiceless. By empowering local governments and parents, McMahon’s leadership promises to restore accountability and excellence in American education.

With her nomination, McMahon is set to take on the entrenched "woke" ideology that has infiltrated classrooms across the country. Her mission is clear: to ensure that American children receive an education focused on academic achievement, free from divisive political agendas.

McMahon’s leadership offers a new vision for America’s schools, one where parental rights are respected, educational outcomes are prioritized, and every child has access to quality education.

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