Linda McMahon Works to Dismantle Education Department She Leads
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is actively working to dismantle the Department of Education, the same agency she now leads. The former WWE executive told senators she won't shut down the department without their approval, but confirmed Trump's plans to eliminate it entirely.
Linda McMahon has taken on one of the most unusual jobs in Washington: running a federal agency while working to destroy it. The former professional wrestling executive now serves as Education Secretary under President Trump, who wants her to be the last person ever to lead the department.
During a nearly three-hour Senate hearing, McMahon committed to Trump's agenda but offered few details on how she would execute the plan. She confirmed that any shutdown would require Senate approval, not just executive action.
McMahon brings an unconventional background to education policy. She previously ran World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) before entering politics. Now she's promoting what she calls "patriotism in classrooms" while simultaneously working to eliminate her own department.
The Department of Education handles federal student loans, enforces civil rights protections in schools, and provides funding for special education programs. Critics worry that dismantling it could disrupt these services for millions of students and families.
The Education Department oversees federal student loans, special education funding, and Title IX protections. Eliminating it could affect how schools get money and how students access college aid across the country.
McMahon needs Senate approval to shut down the department. Watch for congressional hearings and votes on education funding.
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