Trump Could Name Linda McMahon Education Secretary. What’s Next for the Department [Video]

President-elect Donald Trump has named the next—and possibly the nation’s last—education secretary.

Trump on Tuesday night announced the pick on Truth Social, his social media platform, saying in part, “Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights, working hard at both AFPI [America First Policy Institute] and America First Works (AFW) to achieve Universal School Choice in 12 States, giving children the opportunity to receive an excellent Education, regardless of zip code or income.”

“As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice’ to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families,” Trump added.

The decision was reportedly pulled together shortly after Howard Lutnick was tapped to lead the Commerce Department, a position for which McMahon was gunning.

Who Is Linda McMahon?

McMahon, who served as a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, also played a role in the first Trump administration, leading the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. Since …