In a stunning twist, former professional wrestling executive Linda McMahon is now tasked by President Trump with dismantling the very agency she now leads as Education Secretary. As Zach Helfand reveals in a fascinating profile for The New Yorker, McMahon's unconventional background in the world of WWE has had a profound impact on her approach to public service. With a career spanning from the squared circle to the corridors of power, McMahon's wrestling experience has honed her skills in creating a spectacle, a talent that has served her well in her current role. But as Helfand explores, McMahon's WWE roots also raise questions about her ability to navigate the complexities of education policy, a challenge that has left many in the education community scratching their heads.
A former pro-wrestling executive, Linda McMahon is now the Education Secretary Trump tasked with abolishing her agency. ‘New Yorker’ staff writer Zach Helfand explains how her WWE experience led her ...
