Trump nominates Linda McMahon for education secretary

McMahon is a former WWE executive and a major donor to Trump's campaign.

President Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive and a major donor to his campaign, to be his education secretary. The nomination, which was announced on Wednesday, has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised McMahon's business experience and her commitment to education reform. Others have expressed concern about her lack of experience in the field of education.

McMahon, 68, is a former CEO of WWE, the professional wrestling company founded by her husband, Vince McMahon. She has also served as a member of the Trump transition team and as a co-chair of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. McMahon is a major donor to Trump's campaign, having given $6 million to his election effort.

McMahon's nomination has been met with mixed reactions.

Some have praised McMahon's business experience and her commitment to education reform. McMahon has said that she is a "strong believer in school choice" and that she wants to "make sure that every child has access to a quality education." She has also said that she is committed to "reducing the federal role in education" and to "giving more power to parents and teachers."

Others have expressed concern about McMahon's lack of experience in the field of education. McMahon has never worked as a teacher or administrator, and her only experience with education policy comes from her work on the Trump transition team and the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.