Linda McMahon: Here’s why Trump pick for US education department faces doubts over her ability to lead – The Times of India
Linda McMahon to challenge the status quo in education with no traditional background in the field. (AP Photo) Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has emerged as a controversial pick to lead the US Department of Education. Her nomination, announced in November 2024, has ignited fierce debates about the future of America's education system. Critics question whether McMahon's business background—largely in the corporate world—can translate into effective leadership in education, an area where she has limited experience.McMahon's nomination comes at a time when Trump's administration is pushing for sweeping reforms in the education sector, including controversial plans to reduce the size and scope of the Department of Educatio...