Linda McMahon, the billionaire co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and a longtime ally of Donald Trump, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the Secretary of Education in his upcoming administration. Despite her limited experience in the education sector, McMahon has been involved in various roles, including serving on the Connecticut State Board of Education for a year starting in 2009 and being a member of the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. She has also led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term from 2017 to 2019 and has been a key figure in Trump's transition team and various pro-Trump organizations such as America First Action and the America First Policy Institute.

McMahon's nomination aligns with Trump's broader educational policies, which include expanding school choice, dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, and rolling back Biden-era Title IX changes. Trump has pledged to return education powers to the states, though this would require Congressional action. McMahon's support for charter schools and school choice also aligns with Trump's educational agenda.

Her nomination has raised concerns due to her lack of direct experience in education policy and teaching, as well as her association with controversies, including a lawsuit alleging that she and her husband allowed sexual abuse by a WWE employee, which they deny.

McMahon's appointment is part of a series of cabinet picks by Trump that have been criticized for favoring loyalty over expertise. Other notable appointments include Mehmet Oz to oversee health insurance programs and Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary.

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