Former WWE employees, family members, and current and former education officials are raising concerns about Linda McMahon’s nomination to lead the Education Department, questioning her fitness for overseeing more than 50 million students in the U.S. Amid allegations in a lawsuit that she turned a blind eye to child sex abuse at WWE, McMahon is facing scrutiny about her commitment to safeguarding children and overseeing Title IX. The lawsuit accuses McMahon of enabling the sexual abuse of children by a WWE employee and her involvement in the cover-up.
If confirmed, McMahon could face a unique challenge of leading a department Trump has considered eliminating, requiring congressional approval. Democrats on the Senate HELP Committee are expected to focus questioning on McMahon’s support for privatizing public education, teacher pay raises, and efforts to cut programs in low-income school districts. Despite having minimal education experience, McMahon has highlighted her work with WWE’s Get R.E.A.L. program for teenagers.
Concerns about McMahon’s leadership include fears about the potential elimination of the Office for Civil Rights within the Education Department, affecting student protections under laws like Title IX. While some support the idea of dismantling the department, others, including education labor unions, express concerns about the impact it could have. McMahon has denied the allegations against her, but the lawsuit continues to raise questions about her leadership and responsibility in safeguarding children.
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