New Delhi, March 4 -- Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon became the United States education secretary after the US Senate voted in her favour with 51-45 votes on Monday.

In her new role, the 76-year-old billionaire will oversee the Department of Education, a federal agency which may see a massive workforce cut under Donald Trump's presidency.

-Linda Mc Mohan co-founded famous WWE wrestling league. The billionaire worked in the organisation from 1980 to 2009, serving as its president and chief executive.

-She also served in Trump's first term government, as the head of the Small Business Administration.

-The Republican leader's threat to shut down the education department has angered Democrats, teachers' unions and many parents, ...