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Linda McMahon
Person PoliticianLinda McMahon is the Secretary of Education under the Trump administration, enacting education reforms.
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Linda McMahon serves as the Secretary of Education in the Trump administration. Recent news focuses on her efforts to reshape public education, including a promised "hard reset" of the system. She is overseeing a dismantling of the Department of Education, shifting student loan management to the Treasury Department. This includes the end of Biden-era student loan repayment programs and facing scrutiny over student loan defaults. ProPublica has sued the Education Department for withholding records about discrimination in schools under her leadership. McMahon's policies involve promoting vouchers, patriotism, and prayer in schools, signaling a significant shift in the direction of public education. Her actions are controversial, drawing both support and criticism regarding the future of public education in the United States.
Last updated: July 31, 2026
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