From steroid scandal to slapping daughter: Meet ex-WWE chief confirmed as Trump's education secretary | Pics

The new US secretary of education Linda McMahon has been at the centre of several controversies as the WWE CEO and beyond. ...read more

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WWE co-founder Linda McMahon was confirmed Secretary of Education in the cabinet of US President Donald Trump on Monday.(AP)

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Over the years, Linda McMahon has found herself at the centre of a lot of controversies. The 1990s steroid trial brought the McMahon family under intense scrutiny for the handling of steroid and substance abuse in WWE. While Vince McMahon was acquitted after trial, Linda's role as CEO raised a lot of questions.(AFP)

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Linda McMahon was also central to the WWE policy of classifying wrestlers as contractors rather than employees. The classification led to controversy as it meant that the WWE wrestlers were no longer eligible for employment and retirement benefits.(AFP)

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Linda McMahon once slapped her daughter Stephnie McMahon on TV during a WWE event. Later, Stephnie also returned the favour, highlighting the dramatic aspect of the entertainment wrestling world.(AFP)

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Linda McMahon has also faced criticism for not doing enough as WWE CEO to address the safety of the wrestlers. Several wrestlers died over the years, mostly due to a lack of healthcare benefits and the grueling schedule.(AP)

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Linda McMahon has been involved in political donations to Super PACs, backing candidates like US President Donald Trump. She has been accused of using money and political influence to further her business interests.(Bloomberg)