From WWE co-founder to Trump’s Secretary of Education: The meteoric rise of Linda McMahon
Published On : 2024-11-20T19:19:50+0530 [ IST ] |
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Image via Getty Images Donald Trump The recent nomination of Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as Secretary of Education has sparked significant interest and debate. This decision shines a spotlight
Linda McMahon’s background
Linda McMahon co-founded WWE with her husband Vince McMahon Vince McMahon transforming it into a global entertainment juggernaut. Her business acumen has been widely acknowledged and she previously served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) during Trump’s presidency where she advocated for small businesses and
Trump’s connection with WWE
The relationship between Donald Trump and WWE dates back to the late 1980s when Trump hosted WrestleMania IV and V at his Atlantic City venues. These events were pivotal in establishing WrestleMania as a premier entertainment
One of the most memorable moments in Trump's WWE history occurred in 2007 with the “Battle of the Billionaires” at WrestleMania 23. Trump and Vince McMahon each selected a wrestler to represent them in a match with the losing billionaire agreeing to be publicly humiliated. Trump's association with WWE continued into 2009 when he participated in a story
From entertainment to politics
The professional relationship between Trump and the McMahons evolved into a political alliance. Linda McMahon was a major donor to Trump’s 2016 campaign and became a key figure in his administration as head of the SBA.
Implications of McMahon’s nomination
McMahon’s advocacy for school choice and parental rights aligns with Trump’s educational priorities, emphasizing alternatives to traditional public schooling. However her limited direct experience in education policy has raised questions about her qualifications to lead the
McMahon’s nomination underscores the enduring bond between Trump and the McMahon family a relationship that transcended entertainment and business to influence the political landscape.
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Image via Getty Images Donald Trump The recent nomination of Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as Secretary of Education has sparked significant interest and debate.
