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Trump Nominates Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education Amid Controversy

Donald Trump nominates Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education, focusing on parental choice and potential department dismantling, despite criticism over her qualifications.

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former SBA head, for Secretary of Education, emphasizing parental choice amidst concerns over her qualifications and ongoing controversies surrounding her and her husband. Critics fear McMahon’s nomination signifies Trump’s intent to dismantle the Department of Education, which could disrupt public education and federal funding. Meanwhile, McMahon faces scrutiny from advocacy groups questioning her lack of educational experience and ties to ongoing legal issues involving her husband, Vince McMahon. Trump's administration faces potential logistical and constitutional challenges in potentially dismantling the department.

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