Linda McMahon

Businesswoman and politician

Linda McMahon - Businesswoman and politician
Born

October 4th, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A businesswoman and politician, built a career in the wrestling industry. Co-founded World Wrestling Federation (WWF), later transformed it into World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), dramatically increasing its global reach and popularity. Served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. Ran for U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2010 and 2012, losing both elections.

Co-founded WWE

Served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration

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