Linda McMahon, the one-time executive of Stamford-based World Wrestling Entertainment, and two-time Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Connecticut met with President-Elect Donald Trump Wednesday in New York at Trump Tower.
On her way out of the building, McMahon said she was honored to be asked to meet with Trump and discussed business, entrepreneurship, creating jobs and more.
Since winning the general election on Nov. 8, Trump and his transition team have been meeting in Manhattan with possible cabinet members and others considered for appointments in his administration.
McMahon was on a list that included former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, former U.S. Senator Dan Coats, of Indiana, and retired Marine General John Kelly.
McMahon was a critic of Trump’s comments about women during the campaign, but she eventually threw her financial muscle behind the Republican, donating $6 million in support of his presidential bid.
McMahon was also in attendance at Trump’s campaign rally at Sacred Heart University in August.
Multiple sources close to McMahon told NBC Connecticut that they expect her to serve some kind of role within the administration.
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When asked Wednesday if Trump offered her a position, McMahon said, "stay tuned."
One top state Republican who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak candidly told NBC Connecticut, “I think an announcement will come soon with her role, but I’m not sure she will lead an entire agency.”
Another elected Connecticut Republican acknowledged to NBC Connecticut that the Trump campaign sent out “feelers” to major names around the country since they were unprepared with potential cabinet picks or other appointees on election night.
Both officials said McMahon is a favorite of Trump because of her financial backing during the campaign.
