Trump chooses former WWE leader Vince McMahon's spouse Linda to be education secretary.

Linda McMahon has been named the Education Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. This is not the first time she has worked with Trump, as she previously served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration during his first term. Linda, who is 76 years old, is married to Vince McMahon, the founder of WWE. Trump has known Linda for a long time and praised her for her incredible work as co-chair of his transition team.

In a statement, Trump expressed his confidence in Linda's abilities to expand choice in education and empower parents to make the best decisions for their families. He also plans to send more control of education back to the states, with Linda leading the effort.

Linda's return to Trump's cabinet comes eight years after her first appointment as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. So, who exactly is Linda McMahon? Linda, who graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in French and a teaching certification, helped her husband Vince found WWE. Despite initially pursuing a career in corporate law, she remained involved in the business for many years.

In 2009, Linda resigned from her role as CEO of WWE and ran as a Republican for a seat in the United States Senate. She also served on the State Board of Education, where her experience in WWE raised some concerns. However, her outsider perspective was deemed beneficial.

Aside from Linda, Trump has appointed several others to his cabinet, including Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff, Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Linda's appointment as Education Secretary is not surprising, considering her history with Trump and her previous role as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

During her time in WWE, Linda was involved in many charitable initiatives focused on education. She also played a key role in negotiations and business deals, such as the launch of WWE's first action figure range. Linda also made appearances on screen, especially during the Corporate Ministry storyline in the late 1990s. She even got physically involved at times, taking a hit from Steve Austin's signature move, the Stone Cold Stunner.

Linda and Vince McMahon's love story began when they were teenagers, and they got married in 1966. They have two children, Shane and Stephanie, who have also been heavily involved in WWE. However, after Linda's appointment as Education Secretary, her attorney confirmed that she and Vince are now separated.

Vince McMahon is currently under investigation for allegations of sex abuse and trafficking, and he is facing a lawsuit from former employee Janel Grant. However, Linda is not implicated in any of these cases. Last month, a separate civil suit was filed by five anonymous plaintiffs who worked as "ring boys" for WWE events. They allege that both Linda and Vince were aware of the abuse but did not do enough to protect them. Linda's attorney has called the lawsuit baseless, and Vince has denied all allegations against him.

Trump's involvement in WWE goes back several decades, from hosting WrestleMania to appearing on-screen in various storylines. He is even in the company's Hall of Fame. In 2007, he played a major role in the "Battle of the Billionaires" against Vince McMahon, with the loser being shaved bald by the winner's wrestler. Trump was also famously hit by Steve Austin's Stone Cold Stunner. This year, Trump's connections to the wrestling world continued, with many big names in WWE showing their support for him during his presidential election campaign.

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