Today, the United States Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the 13th Secretary of Education. In a statement following her confirmation, McMahon expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in President Trump's Cabinet.
“I am deeply grateful to President Trump for his trust in me to serve in his Cabinet as Secretary of Education. I am prepared to lead the Department in this transformational time and embrace the challenge to improve the education system for the more than 100 million children and college students who deserve better," she stated.
McMahon emphasized that education is crucial for national success and preparing American workers for future challenges. "Every decision made at the Department will be driven by a commitment to support meaningful learning and empower our most important stakeholders: students, families, and teachers," she said.
The new Secretary highlighted her focus on advancing education freedom rather than expanding government-run systems. She aims to give states and districts more control over educational decisions instead of relying on directives from Washington, D.C.
"President Trump pledged to make American education the best in the world, return education to the states where it belongs, and free American students from the education bureaucracy through school choice. I intend to make good on that promise," McMahon concluded.
