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Linda McMahon: Trump's Loyal Education Secretary

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Linda McMahon, the U.S. Secretary of Education, is the focus of a New Yorker profile. Married to WWE founder Vince McMahon, shes known for her political resilience, having served in Trumps cabinet since 2017. Despite losing Senate runs in Connecticut, shes one of the few original cabinet members still in office. Known for her smooth operator skills and warm demeanor, shes praised for her loyalty and business acumen, making her a top Trump ally in education policy.

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Linda McMahon: Trump's Loyal Education Secretary

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Linda McMahon: Trump's Loyal Education Secretary. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 21st, a fresh New Yorker profile spotlights Linda McMahon, the 77-year-old U.S. Secretary of Education, in President Trump's second. Term. Married for decades to WWE founder Vince McMahon, now 80, she's navigated his world of scandals while building her own political path. They remain separated, but not divorced. Earlier this week on April 20th, the piece dives into her Senate runs in Connecticut back in 2010 and 2012. Despite losses, her staying power in Trump's cabinet stands out as one of the few originals still there. People close to her paint a picture of a smooth operator who softens rough edges. Opponents called her a political animal, more into the title than the issues, while colleagues praised her warm southern vibe that made her hard to. Back in the 1990s, she stepped up during WWE's FBI steroid probe, rising to company president and cleaning house. That knack for managing larger than life personalities, especially her husband's messy history, fueled her conservative climb.

Her loyalty shines through it all, blending business smarts with personal grit, keeping her as a top Trump ally steering education policy today. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI.

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