Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO and President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, has cleared the final procedural hurdle in the Senate. The cloture vote passed 51-47, setting the stage for her final confirmation.
Trump selected McMahon to lead the Department of Education with a mandate to decentralize federal control over education and return decision-making to the states. In his nomination statement, Trump emphasized her leadership experience and commitment to expanding school choice, vowing that she would work to dismantle the department.
During her Senate confirmation hearing, McMahon confirmed her support for closing the Department of Education, stating that she would work with Congress to ensure a smooth transition. She outlined her priorities, including shifting education funding away from federal bureaucracies and toward parental choice, career development, and direct support for teachers.
Trump has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the current education system, pointing out that while the U.S. spends the most per student globally, it ranks 40th in educational performance. He has repeatedly described the Department of Education as an unnecessary bureaucracy and has tasked McMahon with overseeing its closure.
McMahon’s confirmation would mark a significant shift in federal education policy, aligning with Trump’s broader agenda of reducing federal oversight and expanding school choice. With a final vote expected soon, her appointment signals a major transformation in American education policy.
