Trump’s pick for education secretary Linda Mc Mohan has a degree in French: How the last 10 US education chiefs compare by their degrees

Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO, as Secretary of Education has sparked discussion due to her unconventional background and academic qualifications. Holding a bachelor’s degree in French with a teaching certification, McMahon contrasts with previous secretaries who typically held degrees in education policy or law. This raises questions about the importance of education-related degrees for the role.