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Linda Marie McMahon
Former SBA Administrator, WWE Co-founder
Trump Cabinet Member, Education Secretary Nominee
Overview
Linda McMahon co-founded WWE with her husband Vince McMahon and served as Trump's Small Business Administration head. She and her husband donated $5 million to the Trump Foundation, which was later ordered dissolved for illegal self-dealing. She has been nominated as Trump's Education Secretary despite having no education policy experience.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
TRUMP FOUNDATION DONOR: $5M donation to foundation later ordered dissolved
PAY TO PLAY: Donated to Trump then received cabinet position
NO EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Nominated for Education Secretary with no policy background
WWE STEROID SCANDAL: WWE faced federal prosecution for steroid distribution
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Major donor, WWE relationship, cabinet member
Vince McMahon
Husband, WWE co-founder
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- October 4, 1948
- Birthplace
- New Bern, North Carolina
Education
- •B.A., East Carolina University
Key Timeline
October 4, 1948
Born in New Bern, North Carolina
1980
Co-founds WWE with husband Vince
2014
Donates $5 million to Trump Foundation
2017-2019
Serves as SBA Administrator
2019
Joins America First Policy Institute
2024
Nominated as Education Secretary