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John Stossel Supports Linda McMahon's Education Policies Despite Past Feud

NewsNationJuly 7, 20251 min1,315 views
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Stossel's Support for Linda McMahon

  • 💡 John Stossel expresses support for Linda McMahon's policies as Secretary of Education, despite a past personal conflict with her husband, Vince McMahon.
  • ✅ Stossel believes McMahon is saying "all the right stuff," particularly regarding college students needing to repay their loans.

Past Conflict with Vince McMahon

  • 💥 Stossel recounts an incident in 1988 where Vince McMahon allegedly instructed a professional wrestler to "teach Stossel a lesson" during an exposé on the fake nature of pro wrestling.
  • 🤕 As a result of the attack by a 280 lb wrestler, Stossel suffered hearing loss.

Policy Over Personal Grievances

  • 🎯 Stossel states that policy matters more than any personal grievances, indicating a willingness to look past his history with the McMahons.
  • 💰 He appreciates McMahon's current direction, suggesting a shift towards questioning the necessity of extensive government programs and highlighting instances of wasted money.
  • 🚀 Stossel sees this as a "new way of thinking" that challenges the traditional belief that more government intervention is always needed.
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