In a move that has sparked controversy and debate, President Donald Trump‘s nominee for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, has come out in defense of the administration’s plans to significantly scale back the Department of Education. McMahon, a former wrestling executive and one-time Senate candidate, has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s efforts to reduce the federal government’s role in education.

During a recent confirmation hearing, McMahon was grilled by lawmakers about her stance on the administration’s plans to abolish the Department of Education. Despite facing intense scrutiny, McMahon remained resolute in her support for the proposal, arguing that it would help to reduce bureaucracy and give more control to state and local governments.

“The Department of Education has become a bloated and inefficient agency that is more focused on issuing regulations than on serving the needs of students and teachers,” McMahon said. “By streamlining the department and eliminating unnecessary programs, we can free up resources and allow states and local communities to take a more active role in shaping their own education systems.”

McMahon’s comments were met with skepticism by many lawmakers, who expressed concerns about the potential impact of dismantling the Department of Education. Critics argue that the move would lead to a lack of accountability and oversight, and could exacerbate existing inequalities in the education system.

Despite these concerns, McMahon remains committed to the administration’s plans, and has pledged to work with lawmakers to implement the changes. As the confirmation process moves forward, it remains to be seen whether McMahon’s stance on the issue will be enough to secure her position as the next Secretary of Education.

If confirmed, McMahon would be tasked with overseeing the implementation of the administration’s education agenda, which includes plans to expand school choice programs and reduce federal funding for public schools. While the proposal to abolish the Department of Education is still in its early stages, McMahon’s defense of the plan has already sparked a heated debate about the future of education in the United States.