Linda McMahon Spends $43,000 on Furniture While Seeking to Close Education Department

Education Secretary Linda McMahon spent $43,000 on furniture, saying existing pieces did not suit her new office space, The New York Times reports.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT · How we use AI

Education Secretary Linda McMahon spent $43,000 on furniture as she seeks to close the Education Department, according to The New York Times.

McMahon says her existing furniture does not fit the layout or appearance of her new office space.

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