Linda McMahon (American Political Executive) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Political Executive, Business Executive, Retired Professional Wrestling Performer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	04/10/1948
Age	77 years
Birthplace	New Bern, North Carolina, United States

Latest News about Linda McMahon

03/03/2025

Linda McMahon was sworn in as the 13th United States Secretary of Education on March 3, 2025, after being nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In this role she leads the U.S. Department of Education and oversees federal education policy, including initiatives on school choice, workforce training, and higher education access.

2025

As Secretary of Education, McMahon has publicly reiterated her support for expanding Pell Grants to short-term, high-quality credential programs, signaling a focus on workforce development and alternative pathways to employment. Her tenure has drawn attention for her background in business and politics rather than traditional education leadership, prompting both support and scrutiny from education stakeholders.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name	Linda Marie McMahon
Maiden Name	Edwards

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (169 cm)
Weight	145 lbs (66 kg)
Eye Color	Lavender Gray
Hair Color	Light Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

High School	Havelock High School, North Carolina, United States
College/University	East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, United States
Degree	Bachelor's degree in French

Personal Life

Religion	Catholic

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	06/08/1966

Family

Father	Henry Edwards
Mother	Evelyn
Siblings	Only child
Spouse	Vince Mc Mahon
Children	Shane Mc Mahon, Stephanie Mc Mahon Stephanie Mc

Career

Political Journey	Appointed to the Connecticut State Board of Education by Governor Jodi Rell in January 2009 Resigned from the State Board of Education on 1 April 2010 Announced her candidacy for U.S. Senator from Connecticut on 16 September 2009 Won the Republican United States Senatorial primary election in 2010 Ran for the U.S. Senate from Connecticut but lost to Democrat Richard Blumenthal in 2010 Served as the head of Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019 Nominated as Secretary of Education by Donald Trump for 2024 Serves as Secretary of Education since 2025 Served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019 Sworn in as the 13th United States Secretary of Education on 03/03/2025
Awards and Honors	Arthur M. Sackler Award from the Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra for WWE's support of arts education (2005) Named to Multichannel News' class of 'Wonder Women' for contributions to cable and telecommunications (2007)
Notable Career Achievements	Co-founded Titan Sports, Inc. in 1980, became President in 1993 and CEO in 1997 Oversaw product merchandise and TV deals, including a significant 2000 deal with Viacom Founded 'GET REAL' campaign in 2000 to promote education and literacy Participated in philanthropic initiatives through the Vince & Linda McMahon Family Foundation Transformed WWE from a small regional business in the Northeastern United States to a large multinational corporation reaching nearly 90 million U.S. households Served on the board of Sacred Heart University, a Catholic university in Connecticut Served as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019 Serves as the 13th United States Secretary of Education since 2025
WWE Career	Co-founded Titan Sports, Inc. in 1980 with husband Vince McMahon Served as President from 1993 to 1996 Served as CEO from 1997 to 2009 Oversaw business operations, merchandise, TV deals, and wrestler contracts Negotiated significant 2000 deal with Viacom Launched civic programs Get REAL and SmackDown! Your Vote Made occasional on-screen appearances, including a wrestling feud with husband Vince McMahon that culminated at WrestleMania X-Seven Stepped down from WWE in 2009

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Linda converted from Baptist to Roman Catholicism.
2. She met Vince McMahon at 13 and they dated through high school.
3. In the early days, she cooked for fans during events organized by Vince.
4. Linda desired to become a teacher in her early life.
5. She was instrumental in WWE's support for U.S. troops and received accolades for it.
6. She and Vince McMahon initially invested in a construction company in the 1970s, which ended in bankruptcy.
7. She is an only child.
8. She graduated from East Carolina University in 1969.

Linda McMahon Political Executive, Business Executive, Retired Professional Wrestling Performer American New Bern, North Carolina, United States