Trump’s WWE Playbook: Reshaping the Education Department Debate

The WWE Influence on American Education Policy

President Trump’s proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has reignited a longstanding debate among Republicans. Despite their frequent critiques of the department since its inception in 1979, the question remains: why does the GOP criticize the department while simultaneously maintaining it?

In a recent discussion, NPR’s education correspondent Cory Turner and author Josephine Riesman delved into Trump’s selection of Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO, as education secretary. They explored how Trump and McMahon are applying strategies from the WWE to transform the U.S. public education landscape.

For further insights, readers can explore Cory Turner’s latest article for NPR, Republicans’ love/hate relationship with the Education Department. Additionally, Josephine Riesman’s investigative work on the WWE, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America, offers a deeper understanding of the WWE’s influence.

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