President-elect Donald Trump's new secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, brings a unique background to her new role. McMahon, known for her involvement in the wrestling entertainment industry as the wife of WWE founder Vince McMahon, has been appointed to lead the Education department.
Having served as CEO of WWE and even being on the receiving end of violent wrestling moves during WWE events, McMahon's past has garnered attention since her appointment. Clips of her involvement in wrestling matches, including being hit with a tombstone piledriver by wrestler Glenn Thomas Jacobs, have resurfaced on social media.
Despite her wrestling background, McMahon has shown an interest in education, having served on the Connecticut Board of Education for a year. She previously expressed a lifelong interest in education and had aspirations of becoming a teacher.
McMahon's political endeavors include unsuccessful Senate campaigns in Connecticut, where she ran as a Republican candidate. She later supported Trump's presidential candidacy financially and served as the administrator of the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term.
Following her resignation from the Small Business Administration, McMahon continued to support Trump's agenda by chairing America First Action, a super PAC that backed Trump's re-election campaign. She also played a role in the America First Policy Institute, advocating for Trump's policies and potential return to the White House.
McMahon's close ties to Trump were further highlighted when she co-chaired his transition team during his recent presidential campaign. In her new role as Secretary of Education, Trump emphasized McMahon's commitment to expanding educational choice and empowering parents to make informed decisions for their families.
