Former SBA Head Linda McMahon Nominated as Education Secretary in Trump's Second Term

Linda McMahon served as administrator of the Small Business Administration during Donald Trump's first term. In recent developments, CBS News Pittsburgh reports that as SBA head and World Wrestling Entertainment co-founder, she visited Economy Borough in western Pennsylvania on a recent Wednesday to tour Professional Graphic Communications and promote assistance for small businesses in the region. She highlighted resources available to help local enterprises grow and overcome challenges. McMahon has since transitioned to a key role in Trump's second administration. Wikipedia details that on November 19, 2024, following Trump's election win, he nominated her for United States secretary of education. The Senate confirmed her on March 3, 2025, by a 51 to 45 vote along party lines, and she was sworn in that day. Trump tasked her with dismantling the Department of Education, aiming to return control to states and local communities. On March 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order directing McMahon to facilitate the department's closure. Plans included shifting student financial aid and loans to the Small Business Administration and special needs plus nutrition programs to the Department of Health and Human Services. McMahon stated the department was unnecessary, aligning with Trump's goal to put her out of a job. CBS News notes the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow layoffs of over 1,300 Education Department employees after a federal judge in Boston blocked the move on May 22, 2025. Nearly 10 million borrowers risk default soon, per department estimates. These efforts continue amid legal hurdles, as closing the department fully requires congressional action. Listeners, thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.