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While we have often heard of the powerhouse Vince McMahon, his wife of 58 years, Linda McMahon is no less. A prominent professional wrestling and business figure, she has built her own career thanks to her corporate success and political ventures. Known primarily as the former CEO of WWE and Vince McMahon’s wife, she has been as essential to the success of the World Wrestling Federation as her husband, transforming it into a multimedia empire under her leadership.
A mainstay in sports entertainment and mainstream culture, Linda has been actively involved with politics and has played a crucial role in Donald Trump’s political campaigns. Her political alignment with the former and now upcoming president of the United States of America is well documented, stemming from years of professional interactions and mutual support in each other’s ventures.
Having previously served in the Trump administration, she is also Trump’s transition chief. She is a top contender for several posts under Trump’s administration and could run as America’s next President. Thus, a vital figure whether it is in American politics or America, here is all you need to know about Linda McMahon.
Who is Linda McMahon?
McMahon is name famous across the world primarily because of their contributions to the world of sports and professional boxing. WhileVince McMahonoften tends to take the spotlight, his wife and long-time partner Linda McMahon is a force of her own who deserves her own spotlight. An only child, Linda met Vince at the age of 13 (viaThe New York Times) and the two have been inseparable since getting married in 1966 when he was 21 and she was 17 (viaMid South Wrestling’s Profile).
A political executive, business executive, and now retired professional wrestling performer, she set up the sports entertainment company World Wrestling Entertainment (previously Titan Sports) along with her husband. She even worked as the president and later as the CEO from 1980 to 2009. During her time,the company expanded and transformed into a multinational corporation, taking wrestling into the mainstream.
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Apart from her contributions to the field of sports, Linda has been pretty active in the political sphere. Back in 2009, she was appointed to the State Board of Education (viaCT News), and since then it has been a one-way ride for her for she keeps venturing deeper and deeper into the political sphere. A close aide and supporter ofDonald Trump, she and Vince have both been pro-Trump and have made several contributions to his campaigns, whether it is voluntary or monetary (viaOpenSecrets.org).
A Look at Linda McMahon’s Political Career
After a brief stint in the Connecticut Board of Education, Linda McMahon went on to announce her candidacy for the US senator to Connecticut. Not only did she announce that she would be spending up to $50 million from her own pocket but also refused to accept donations to finance her campaigns (viaThe New York Times). However, she ultimately lost the general election.
In 2012 too, Linda again tried for the Senate. While she won the primary, she lost the Senator election for the second time, this time to Democrat Chris Murphy in the general election (viaLos Angeles Times). Since then, a staunch Republican, she has been an avid fundraiser and donor to the party despite her past defeats.
Back in 2016 as well when the Republican nomination process started, she was one of the major donors (viaThe New York Times). She andVince have always been big supporters of Donald Trump. Back in 2007, the former president made an appearance on WrestleMania 23, leading to the McMahons donating $5 million to the Donald J. Trump Foundation along with an additional payment for the appearance (viaThe Washington Post).
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In 2016, she was nominated by then President-elect Donald Trump to the administrator of the Small Business Administration (viaCNBC), a post she officially got sworn in 2017 and later resigned in 2019 to chair a pro-Trump Soper PAC called America First Action (viaPolitico). Having had a long affiliation and affinity for the Republican party, it is no surprise that the McMahons and Linda are close with Trump. Their relationship has been long-running, thanks to them being both among America’s ‘elites.’
Linda McMahon is a Long-Time Donald Trump Supporter
Linda McMahon’s support for Donald Trump is grounded in their long-standing relationship that bridges both business and personal affairs. The McMahons have known Trump for a long time, often interacting and collaborating with him on numerous occasions. Trump’s appearance on WrestleMania 23’sBattle of Billionaireshas been memorable and one of the several times their connection drew significant attention (viaWWE).
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However, McMahon’s backing of Trump has extended beyond WWE events, and she has been a major donor to his campaigns for a long time even though she once found his comments on women ‘deplorable’. Back in 2016, she donated $6 million to the Super PAC Rebuilding America Now which had the sole purpose of electing Trump as the next US President (viaWashington Post).
Even in 2024, during the now-ended Presidential elections, she was one of the biggest donors of Trump. The former WWE CEO donated over $10 million alone to Make America Great Again Inc., apart from donating to several other political committees associated with the upcoming President and the party (viaWrestlenomics). This year, while preparing to get back to the White House, he announced Linda McMahon as the co-chair of his Transition Team (viaHuffPost).
Now that Donald Trump has won the elections, that too with a landslide victory, he is all set to get ready to choose a cabinet and Linda is one of the top contenders to helm an integral post within the Commerce Department (viaReuters). Although it remains unclear if she will get a position, the consideration alone highlights their closeness and relationship over the years.
Linda McMahon’s unwavering loyalty to the upcoming President’s political movement speaks volumes about her and their vision for America’s future. From her financial backing to active involvement in his campaigns, her actions exemplify her commitment to Donald Trump’s policy and political vision, a path she continues to venture forth on unabashed and proud.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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