Controversy Surrounds Trump's Education Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon

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President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education has sparked debate due to her limited experience in the field and Trump's controversial plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Critics, including Sen. Tina Smith and NEA President Becky Pringle, argue that eliminating the department would harm vulnerable students by cutting essential federal funding and services. McMahon's loyalty to Trump is noted, but her confirmation will require careful vetting to address concerns about the future of national education policies.
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