Linda McMahon, a prominent figure in President Donald Trump's administration, was confirmed as Secretary of Education on March 3, 2025. Her prior role as administrator of the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term, combined with her extensive business leadership experience, particularly with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), positions her as an unconventional leader for the Department of Education. Her nomination and subsequent actions reflect a policy agenda focused on decentralization and parental empowerment, as evidenced by recent reports and her own statements.

The Letter: Content and Intent

On Monday evening, McMahon sent a letter to all Department of Education employees, obtained by Fox News Digital, outlining what she described as a "momentous final mission" to dissolve the department and return education oversight to the states. This letter, detailed on the Department of Education's website, emphasizes a "new era of accountability" and aligns with Trump's promise to eliminate bureaucratic bloat. The letter's content, as reviewed, includes:

Key quotes from the letter include: "Our job is to respect the will of the American people and the President they elected, who has tasked us with accomplishing the elimination of bureaucratic bloat here at the Department of Education…quickly and responsibly." It also states, “Removing red tape and bureaucratic barriers will empower parents to make the best educational choices for their children. An effective transfer of educational oversight to the states will mean more autonomy for local communities. Teachers, too, will benefit from less micromanagement in the classroom, enabling them to get back to basics.”

This initiative is framed as a response to Trump's goal to immediately close the Department of Ed, with McMahon tasked to "put herself out of a job," highlighting the administration's intent to significantly restructure federal education governance.

Policy Implications and Feasibility

The proposed dissolution of the Department of Education, established in 1979, would mark a fundamental shift, moving from a federally managed system to one where states and parents have control over education. Nowhere in the U.S. Constitution is the federal government given control over education. 

Reactions and Controversy

The letter has elicited a spectrum of reactions, reflecting the polarized nature of education policy. The National Education Association (NEA) and American Federation of Teachers have rallied against McMahon's nomination. This does not come as a surprise since these groups are known for their commitment to marxist ideologies and values. 

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, in a letter to senators dated February 18, 2025, called for McMahon's rejection, citing her limited experience and potential to undermine civil rights protections for students of color, LGBTQ students, low-income students, and those with disabilities. The fact is the left could careless about minorities, girls, the poor or the LGBTQ victims groups. Weeping over their “victim coalition” is of course a typical tactic of the left as they enjoy using their “victim coalitions” as cannon fatter for their marxist war on America.

Conclusion and Future Outlook

As of March 5, 2025, McMahon's letter signals a pivotal moment for U.S. education, with potential long-term effects on federal-state relations with what is hopefully a trend toward state rights and a federal government being forced back into its constitutional restraints.