Linda McMahon Faces Scrutiny Over Education Secretary Nomination
Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Education contends with questions on dismantling the agency, diversity policies, and past abuse allegations.
- Linda McMahon, nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Education, faced intense questioning during her Senate confirmation hearing.
- McMahon struggled to define diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and clarify how Trump's executive orders targeting DEI programs would impact schools and universities.
- Senator Tammy Baldwin pressed McMahon on an ongoing lawsuit accusing her and her husband of enabling child abuse during their leadership of WWE, which McMahon did not directly address.
- McMahon confirmed Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department, though she acknowledged such action would require Congressional approval.
- McMahon expressed support for universal school choice and pledged to uphold federal programs like Pell Grants and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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