Linda Mcmahon. Well-known former professional wrestling figure Linda McMahon is a past president of WWE and is a self-made billionaire ; Linda Mcmahon she has been nominated by Donald Trump to be the next education secretary in his administration, which has bewildered wrestling spectators. Trump’s recent win in the US election against Kamala Harris has resulted to the republican forming a new cabinet where he appointed Marco Rubio, Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth among others. On Tuesday night Trump disclosed that McMahon, who he had during the campaign served as his transition co-chair and before that as the head of the Small Business Administration, would be heading the agency.
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WWE Fans React to Trump Picking ‘Totally Unqualified’ Linda McMahon as Education Secretary
Donald Trump’s Surprise Nomination
Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, the ex-wife of former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, as his education secretary for his next administration, leaving wrestling fans baffled. Trump’s unexpected victory over Kamala Harris in the US election has been followed by a series of controversial cabinet appointments, including Marco Rubio, Elon Musk, and Pete Hegseth. On Tuesday night, Trump announced that McMahon, his transition co-chair and former Small Business Administration head, would take on the role.
Trump’s Praise for Linda McMahon
“For the past four years, as the Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights,” Trump stated. He highlighted her work in achieving Universal School Choice in 12 states, ensuring children receive quality education irrespective of their zip code or income. Trump expressed confidence in McMahon’s ability to expand educational choice across all states and empower parents.
Linda McMahon’s WWE Legacy
McMahon, 76, is best known for her tenure in WWE, where she served as president and CEO from 1980 to 2009. Alongside her ex-husband Vince McMahon, Linda played an active on-screen role, appearing in storylines involving their children Shane and Stephanie. Despite not wrestling, she occasionally endured dramatic in-ring moments, including moves from wrestlers like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Kane.
Wrestling Fans Share Mixed Reactions
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions among WWE fans, many of whom have shared humorous takes on McMahon’s unusual career trajectory. One fan quipped, “Fun Fact: Linda McMahon will be the first Secretary of Education to survive a Stone Cold Stunner.” Another commented on her in-ring performances, joking, “Linda McMahon was terrible at taking the Stone Cold Stunner, and for this reason, I believe she is totally unqualified to be Education secretary.”
Controversies Surrounding Vince and Linda McMahon
Linda McMahon’s nomination comes amid ongoing legal battles involving Vince McMahon. Vince faces allegations of sexual misconduct and human trafficking by former employee Janel Grant, who claims he coerced her into non-consensual acts between 2019 and 2022.
Another lawsuit implicates Linda and alleges abuse by the late Melvin Phillips, a WWE employee, who reportedly targeted young men from disadvantaged backgrounds as “ring boys.” According to the complaint, Phillips assaulted these individuals in various settings, including locker rooms and hotel rooms.
McMahon, 76, may be familiar to most through WWE where she served as the President and CEO of wrestling company from 1980-2009 together with her former husband Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Washington post has established that the two are at the moment not together.
Another person added: “Linda McMahon was very weak at selling the Stone Cold Stunner and for this reason I think she has no business being the Education secretary.”
WWE’s owner Vince McMahon is now a defendant in rather severe accusations of sexual abuse and human trafficking made by a former employee Janel Grant who accused McMahon of raping her and using threats to force her into performing sexual acts with other men from 2019 to 2022.
