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Education Secretary McMahon Faces Tough Questions on Racism

6/5/2025

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon was put on the spot during a House Committee hearing, facing tough questions about her awareness of the Tulsa Race Massacre and President Trump's controversial DEI policies. Rep. Summer Lee condemned the Trump administration for promoting racism and challenged McMahon on whether teaching factual history, including Biden's election, is deemed illegal DEI. McMahon sidestepped the inquiries, leaving many unanswered.

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon was put on the spot during a House Committee hearing, facing tough questions about her awareness of the Tulsa Race Massacre and President Trump's controversial DEI policies. Rep. Summer Lee condemned the Trump administration for promoting racism and challenged McMahon on whether teaching factual history, including Biden's election, is deemed illegal DEI. McMahon sidestepped the inquiries, leaving many unanswered.