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As it was speculated last month, former WWE CEO Linda McMahon will join US President Elect Donald Trump’s administration as overseer of the Small Business Administration.
In a statement earlier today, Trump said that Linda McMahon would aim to “bring back our jobs and roll back the burdensome regulations that are hurting our middle class.”
CNBC reports that Linda was a major Trump backer during his campaign, giving $6 million to a pro-Trump super PAC.
For her part, Linda has released the following statement on her new political role:
“Our small businesses are the largest source of job creation in our country. I am honored to join the incredibly impressive economic team that President-elect Trump has assembled to ensure that we promote our country’s small businesses and help them grow and thrive.”
The entire McMahon family and a few Superstars have congratulated the newly appointed leader of the Small Business Administration:
Congrats @Linda_McMahon on your nomination. I’m very proud and know you’ll do an excellent job. #SBA
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) December 7, 2016
Congratulations Mom, I am so proud of you! President-Elect @realDonaldTrump made an excellent choice for the head of @SBAgov! https://t.co/2wUPw3ctWl
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 7, 2016
So proud of my Mom @Linda_McMahon for her appointment to lead the SBA. #GoMom
— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) December 7, 2016
Congrats to @Linda_McMahon on being chosen to lead the #SBA! I know she'll provide the same insight and dedication that helped build @WWE.
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 7, 2016
Incredible news! Congrats @Linda_McMahon ??seeing a woman make waves in a mans world. Especially one who's genuine @realDonaldTrump @SBAgov
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) December 7, 2016
Great choice by @realDonaldTrump by picking @Linda_McMahon to help small business. https://t.co/uqiB0Yjqso
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) December 7, 2016
After stepping down as CEO from WWE, Linda ran for U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2010 and 2012 but was unsuccessful in both runs. She will take on her new role of looking over every state and helping with financing and training for small businesses and entrepreneurs next month.
What are your thoughts on Linda’s new political role?
