Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, is expected to nominate Linda McMahon, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, as the next Secretary of Education, CNN reported on the 19th (local time), citing multiple sources.
According to the report, McMahon was initially considered a candidate for Secretary of Commerce in the second Trump administration. However, Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chair of the presidential transition team, was appointed as Secretary of Commerce on the same day, leading to McMahon being considered for the position of Secretary of Education.
One source conveyed the atmosphere, saying, "The appointment of Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce is causing ripple effects on other cabinet positions, and some members of the transition team are expressing disappointment."
McMahon is a businesswoman who co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) with her husband. She led the Small Business Administration during the first administration and is also well known as a long-time supporter of President-elect Trump.
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