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McMahon Urges Michigan School Choice Amid Whitmer's Hesitation

3/31/2026

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McMahon Advocates School Choice

Linda McMahon, the U.S. Secretary of Education, urged Michigan to join a federal school choice program offering tax credits for K-12 scholarships.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan expressed hesitance, calling the program a "high-level talking point."
McMahon faced criticism on social media for a post claiming the 2005 PlayStation Portable release marked a turning point in gaming.
A Community Note remains attached to her post.

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McMahon Faces Backlash

Linda McMahon, the U.S. Secretary of Education, faces backlash over the "History Rocks!" tour, alleged to be funded by pro-Trump groups such as the America First Policy Institute and Turning Point USA.
Promoters frame it as a non-political history celebration, but critics say it emphasizes positive narratives and downplays slavery.
McMahon dismissed the criticism as "absurd" after several schools canceled events and protests occurred across multiple states.

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McMahon Advocates School Choice

Linda McMahon, the U.S. Secretary of Education, urged Michigan to join a federal school choice program offering tax credits for K-12 scholarships.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan expressed hesitance, calling the program a "high-level talking point."
McMahon faced criticism on social media for a post claiming the 2005 PlayStation Portable release marked a turning point in gaming.
A Community Note remains attached to her post.

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