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Another day, another potential Cabinet pick from President-elect Donald Trump, who is reportedly nearing an announcement for the crucial role of Secretary of Education. The education czar position is attracting some heated debates about whether it’s finally time to shut down the Department of Education altogether, especially considering that America’s students are scoring lower than a middle school science project in international rankings since the department was founded during the Carter era. Trump appears to be putting himself in a position to shake things up, with insiders suggesting that Linda McMahon is the frontrunner for this pivotal role.
McMahon is no stranger to Trump’s inner circle, having previously served as the Small Business Administrator, where she endured confirmation with ease—an almost superhero-like feat given the current political landscape. In fact, Trump’s transition team seems to be leaning towards McMahon, particularly after she was passed over for the Commerce Secretary position, which has gone to Howard Lutnick. Lutnick’s ascension, following his failed bid against Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, leaves McMahon able to leapfrog directly into the world of education reform.
BREAKING: Trump announced Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education.
“Linda has been a fierce advocate for parents’ rights” 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/FJR6CBBjPr
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 20, 2024
When considering McMahon’s background, it’s clear that she brings a wealth of experience. A co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) alongside her husband Vince, she knows how to handle a rough-and-tumble playground, albeit one with slightly more drama than a public school cafeteria. Her years in the political arena include bipartisan Senate runs in Connecticut, where she exhibited that trademark Trump characteristic of self-funding her campaigns. This tenacity could translate well into advocating for fundamental changes in a bloated education system that has been historically more focused on bureaucracy than bettering students.
Amid conversations about dismantling the Department of Education, previous Secretary Betsy DeVos lamented that the politicians need to collaborate with Congress to enact sweeping reforms. She emphasized that the bureaucrats within the department are failing to deliver. It’s almost amusing how bureaucrats continue to hold down positive change while parents scream for school choice and better accountability, as if that were a foreign concept.
Moreover, Trump has also been tapping some disruptors outside the usual political circles for fresh ideas on government efficiency. Enter Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who have been tasked with overhauling the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE as they’ve creatively dubbed it. With both men raising eyebrows and questions about the Department of Education’s efficacy (or lack thereof) on social media, it’s like watching a reality TV show where the budget is at stake. Both Musk and Ramaswamy have made headlines calling out the embarrassing audits and mismanagement within government departments.
All in all, the upcoming selection of McMahon for the Secretary of Education could signal a shift toward accountability and innovation—one can only hope that she’s prepared to turn the education establishment on its head. As conservatives at heart know, the road to education reform is often littered with inefficiency, so it’s refreshing to see a potential leader with a track record of wrestling with the big challenges, both in and out of the ring.
