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In a move that’s as electrifying as a suplex in the wrestling ring, President-elect Donald Trump has made a bold choice for Secretary of the Department of Education: Linda McMahon, a powerhouse in the entrepreneurial world and co-founder of WWE. With a resume that includes a stint as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, McMahon is being heralded as a champion not just for business, but for parents who demand more control over their children’s education.
Trump announced this appointment with flair, describing McMahon as a fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights. As America’s education system grapples with a myriad of issues—none of which seem to phase the left—McMahon promises to be a breath of fresh air, aiming to return educational authority back to the states. Many conservatives have long chafed at federal overreach in education, and this decision marks a significant shift toward more local control.
BREAKING: Trump officially selects Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education, vows to decentralize education
“We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort.” pic.twitter.com/flQ0p66y0m
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 20, 2024
While some might scoff at a former wrestling executive leading the educational charge, McMahon brings a diverse background that includes time on the Connecticut Board of Education. There, she had a front-row seat to the inner workings of public education, and her experience will undoubtedly be an asset. If nothing else, McMahon’s years in the ring have equipped her with the skills needed to navigate the often-chaotic world of education policy. After all, if she can handle the drama of professional wrestling, she can certainly take on the bureaucratic battles of educational reform.
Trump’s vision for education is clear: dismantling the bloated federal Department of Education and empowering individual states to take the reins. His administration aims to significantly improve education quality across the country, with McMahon at the helm pushing for Universal School Choice. This initiative would give families the ability to choose the best schools for their children, opening doors that have traditionally been barred by zip codes and income levels. If viable options start appearing in areas that have long suffered under the tyranny of poorly performing schools, parents may soon be vying for the “front row seat” to their children’s futures.
Critics may mutter about the risks of decentralizing education, but Trump remains unrepentant, confident that states will rise to the occasion. He acknowledges that some states may falter, but argues that this pressure will force reform and improvement where it’s desperately needed. Ultimately, the vision is not just about choice; it’s about making America’s education system the best in the world—because who wouldn’t want to rock the global education stage like a wrestling champion? With a former wrestling mogul in charge, it seems that the next round in education reform is set to be one for the books.
