Trump's Education Secretary May Soon Hate the Place She Finds Herself In
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Linda McMahon's pending return to Trump’s cabinet as Secretary of Education exemplifies his tabloid-patronage philosophy, illustrating a disregard for qualifications and expertise.
Despite McMahon's relatively scandal-free initial Trump administration tenure, her past in World Wrestling Entertainment casts doubts on her qualifications for government service.
McMahon has escaped major controversies in her political career, unlike many of Trump’s other Cabinet members, raising questions about what constitutes success in Trumpworld.
The selection of figures like McMahon highlights Trump's tendency to prioritize familiarity and media presence over political acumen or relevant qualifications in his administration.
Read at Slate Magazine
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