Linda McMahon's professional qualifications as Trump's choice for Dept. of Education

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Trump picks former WWE executive Linda McMahon for education secretary

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Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Has a Short Résumé Related to Schools

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Trump's education pick Linda McMahon accused of negligence in WWE child sexual abuse lawsuit

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Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

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