Headline: Linda McMahon Transitions from SBA to Education Secretary in Trump's Second Term

Linda McMahon is no longer serving as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. She has transitioned to a new role as the Secretary of Education under President Trump's second administration. McMahon was confirmed as Education Secretary on March 3, 2025, following a Senate vote of 51-45 along party lines. She previously served as the SBA Administrator during Trump's first term, where colleagues praised her leadership style and ability to learn from subject-matter experts. In her new capacity as Education Secretary, McMahon is currently engaged with President Trump's fiscal year 2026 "skinny budget." On May 2, 2025, just two days ago, she issued a statement regarding this budget proposal, though specific details of her statement have not been widely reported. McMahon's confirmation as Education Secretary earlier this year was contentious. During her confirmation hearing in February, which was interrupted by protesters concerned about student protections, she pledged to maintain school funding even as she works toward the Trump administration's goal of dismantling the Department of Education. On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing McMahon to "facilitate" the closure of the Department of Education. The administration has already made cuts to department staff, programs, and research, though completely shuttering the department would require an act of Congress, as it was established legislatively in 1979. In early April, McMahon defended the Education Department cuts, stating it was time to "do something different." She also expressed a desire to cut bureaucracy while ensuring that key federal funds continue to flow to schools. The current SBA Administrator is Kelly Loeffler, who issued a "Day One" memo on February 24, 2025, outlining her priorities. These include implementing Trump administration initiatives, mandating full-time in-office work for non-exempt employees, and working with the Department of Government Efficiency to improve accountability and transparency. Loeffler has established a Fraud Working Group and plans to appoint a Fraud Czar to address an estimated $200 billion in pandemic-era fraud. The SBA under Loeffler is also focusing on preventing "hostile foreign nationals" from accessing SBA assistance, with particular emphasis on restricting those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.