Senate Republicans confirmed Linda McMahon as head of the Department of Education Monday in a 51-45 vote. Trump and McMahon have threatened to dismantle public education. Washington Democrat Patty Murray spoke out against McMahon’s confirmation from the Senate floor.

Sen. Patty Murray: “We need a secretary of education who will put students first, not billionaires, who will stand up for our kids, every single one of them, even if it means standing up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. And, Madam President, on each of these accounts, Linda McMahon fails to make the grade.”