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Education Secretary McMahon Stumbles on Budget Math, Sparks Outrage
6/4/2025
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- Education Secretary Linda McMahon found herself in hot water after a Senate hearing where she stumbled over fundamental math, confusing billion with trillion while discussing the 2026 budget. Senator Jack Reed's corrections sparked a viral moment, leading to widespread mockery online, yet McMahon remains silent amidst the uproar.
