LINDA MCMAHON has been picked by Donald Trump to serve as the administrator of the Small Business Administration.
The President-elect announced the news about his appointment of the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment on Wednesday.
Speaking about McMahon, the wife of billionaire WWE owner Vince, Trump said: “Linda has a tremendous background and is widely recognised as one of the country’s top female executives advising businesses around the globe.
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“She helped grow WWE from a modest 13-person operation to a publicly traded global enterprise with more than 800 employees in offices worldwide.”
He continued: “Linda is going to be a phenomenal leader and champion for small businesses and unleash America’s entrepreneurial spirit all across the country.”
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Linda, alongside Vince, co-founded the wrestling franchise WWE. She stepped down from the company in 2009 to make two unsuccessful Senate runs.
She donated £4.7m in August and September to the Rebuilding America Now
McMahon donated $6 million in August and September to Rebuilding America Now, making her the single largest outside donor to Trump’s presidential bid.
She tweeted on Wednesday: "Honored to be appointed by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as head of @SBAgov advocating for our small businesses & entrepreneurs!"
McMahon told the Associated Press that even though Trump wasn't her first choice for the nomination, she became a strong supporter of the business mogul.
She said: "Once you're his friend, he is loyal to the end. He's an incredibly loyal, loyal friend."
McMahon will have to be approved by the Senate before she becomes the SBA administrator.
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