According to several news media outlets, including CNN and FOX, President-Elect Donald Trump is expected select Linda McMahon to serve as the Secretary for the Department of Education in his new Cabinet.
Both CNN and FOX News note in their reports sources familiar with the situation confirmed McMahon as Trump’s pick on Tuesday evening.
Linda, who is the former CEO of WWE served as administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019 during Trump first administration.
She ran twice for the US Senate in Connecticut, having lost in 2010 and then losing again in 2012. According to the website opensecrets.org, Linda self-funded both of her campaigns, spending $50.1 million in 2010 and $48.7 million for her 2012 campaign. The website also reports Linda previously donated more that $7 million to two pro-Trump super PAC’s.
Linda’s husband, Vince McMahon is currently under federal investigation for sex trafficking, sexual abuse and sexual harassment, which was filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant this past January.