Linda McMahon expected to be named Education secretary, sources say

 

Linda McMahon, former Administrator of Small Business Administration, speaks at the Republican National Convention, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. 

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Trump transition co-chair Linda McMahon is expected to be named as Education secretary, four sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.

The decisions to place her in the role started to take place after it became clear that McMahon would be passed over for Commerce Secretary. Trump named her co-chair Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department earlier Tuesday after Lutnick had thrown his name into the mix for Treasury Secretary, sparking a battle with hedge fund manager Scott Bessent.

One source familiar with the decision to place Lutnick at Commerce said there was some disappointment among some transition team members at the trickle-down effect placating Lutnick would have on other cabinet positions.