Trump administration unaware of lawsuit against Linda McMahon prior to cabinet pick
One of Donald Trump’s picks for his transition team and nominee to lead the Department of Education is currently facing a sexual abuse lawsuit. That person is none other than former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.
According to multiple reports, Trump’s transition team wasn’t aware of a sexual abuse lawsuit involving Linda McMahon prior to nominating her for his cabinet.
McMahon, who has been nominated to the Department of Education under Trump, has no background as an educator.
B.J. Bethel is reporting that nobody on Trump’s team knew that McMahon’s name is tied to the Ring Boy lawsuit. He wrote,
“Those working for the Trump election team say incoming administration wasn’t aware of ring boy lawsuit when Linda McMahon was nominated to head DOE. Just she had been separated from Vince for a decade and a half, which was common knowledge throughout wrestling.
“It wasn’t common knowledge within Republican circles nationally or the Trump campaign. She had been picked personally by Trump and there was no usual vetting process.
“I asked if this could lead to Linda McMahon’s nomination being pulled. They weren’t sure. Some in the party were shocked at depth of issues in company under her leadership. But said Linda is friends with Trump and it would be his decision.”
The “Ring Boy” lawsuit alleges that Mel Phillips abused minors and Linda and Vince McMahon were well aware that this was taking place. Despite this, they did nothing about it.
The lawsuit has been filed against Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon, WWE, and TKO Group Holdings.
Donald Trump himself was found liable for sexual assault earlier this year. He is currently awaiting sentencing.
Trump’s Attorney General pick Matt Gaetz is also facing sexual relations with a minor. Earlier today, he pulled out of the nomination to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Laura Brevetti, an attorney for Linda McMahon, called the allegations false. She said,
“This civil lawsuit based upon thirty-plus year-old allegations is filled with scurrilous lies, exaggerations and misrepresentations regarding Linda McMahon. Ms. McMahon will vigorously defend against this baseless lawsuit and without doubt ultimately succeed.”
Brevetti also confirmed to CNN that Vince and Linda “are separated” and have been “apart for some time.”
Jessica Rosenberg, an attorney for Vince McMahon, did not respond to a request for comment.
Sucks when people can’t tell whether they’re supposed to support or oppose nepotism…
By the way, what office is Vince gonna get?
They missed an opportunity by not including him in the Dept. of Government Efficiency with Elon & Vivek. Imagine an endless parade of redundant bureaucrats marching into Vince’s office and being old “you’rrrrrre fiiiiiired!” 🙂
@Really That’s a great idea. They can stream it with advertising and paid chats, with the currency raised going towards the health care of veterans.
They can also promote DB’s mental awareness through Truth Social. I’m sure he’ll die younger than army veterans.
So, wait. Trump nominated someone without vetting them first? Well, consider me shocked!
@Disgruntled Jobber–Trump didn’t see a reason to vet Linda because she isn’t an animal. She a person and sees people doctors.