During a Senate hearing, Linda McMahon faced multiple disruptions from protesters referencing her past with WWE and criticizing her views on education, particularly regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As a nominee for the Department of Education, her comments suggested a shift of IDEA oversight to the Health and Human Services department. Protesters echoed discontent over privatization of education, reflecting wider concerns about the Trump administration's intentions for the education system. McMahon insisted that the goal was to increase efficiency, not to dismantle educational programs, amid tensions in the hearing.
The original disruption came during McMahon's opening statement. McMahon had suggested IDEA could fall under Health and Human Services, rather than what would be her department should she be confirmed.
McMahon claimed the president only wants the department to run more efficiently. It's not the president's goal to defund the programs, only to have it operate more efficiently, she said.
A separate protester also disrupted Hawley's questions by standing up and yelling, Linda McMahon, you're fired! The protester said she was a public school graduate and accused McMahon of helping billionaires to privatize education.
McMahon promised on Thursday to target the bureaucracy at the Department of Education, reflecting a controversial stance amidst protests against her nomination.
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