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Ex WWE Executive Linda McMahon appointed Secretary of Education by President Trump

Linda McMahon. (Courtesy)

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Linda McMahon, billionaire professional wrestling mogul, as the new Secretary of Education.

McMahon, 76, is not new when it comes to working with Trump, having previously served as the head of the Small Business Administration under Trump's first term and has long been a staunch supporter of the former president's policies. Her appointment is part of Trump's broader initiative to shift federal responsibilities for education to state governments.

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