Tariffs, Lawfare & Waste: Inside the White House-A New Era of Teamwork & Strategy

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Apr 23, 2025 · 18m

Background and Appointment: Linda McMahon was co-chair of the transition committee for the President. Despite her background not being primarily in education, she was appointed Secretary of Education due to her leadership and business experience. The President's goal was to shut down the Department of Education and return control to the states. Challenges and Actions: McMahon identified significant wasteful spending, particularly $600 million on teacher training programs focused on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) rather than traditional teacher training. She emphasized the need to…