Trump appoints former American wrestling boss Minister of National Education

Donald Trump on Tuesday, November 19, appointed the former boss of the American wrestling federation WWE, Linda McMahon, Minister of National Education, a federal institution that the president-elect promised to undermine, against a backdrop of strong divisions in the States. -United between progressives and conservatives. “As Minister of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly” to offer more freedom to American states in their school curriculum and “empowering parents to make the best education decisions for their family”Donald Trump said in a statement. “We will BRING EDUCATION BACK TO THE STATES and Linda will spearhead this effort”a promis Donald Trump.

Since his victory on November 5, the president-elect, who will officially take office on January 20, has made a number of sometimes surprising appointments, drawing from among the most loyal within his inner circle. The subject of education particularly divides American states between those led by Democrats and those held by the most conservatives, the latter fiercely opposing issues related to the rights of women, minorities or even LGBT+ communities.

A major donor to the Republican Party

A 76-year-old businesswoman, Linda McMahon was between 2017 and 2019 minister responsible for small businesses during the Republican's first term. She is part of his bodyguard, being one of the co-leaders, with billionaire Howard Lutnick, of the power transition team. He was named Commerce Secretary on Monday. Not hesitating to speak of Donald Trump as“a friend”Linda McMahon is a major donor to the Republican Party, providing financial support to the candidacy of Donald Trump in 2016, first for his primary and then in the race for the White House.

She is married to Vince McMahon, the heir to WWE, a wrestling empire founded in the 1950s. Linda McMahon became president in 1993 and general manager in 1997, before resigning in 2009 to try her luck in politics . Her husband remained at the head of the company until last January, finally being forced to resign after a former employee filed a complaint against him for sexual assault.