Things to Know About the 2 Billionaires Leading Trump’s Transition, Hiring Efforts

President-elect Donald Trump has moved to confirm key members of his cabinet with a flurry of announcements in the past few days. Behind the scenes, two influential figures who lead Trump’s transition team are shaping the choices for the top political spots. In mid-August, Trump named two billionaires as co-chairs of his transition team: Linda McMahon, the former head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Howard Lutnick, the chairman and CEO of financial institution Cantor Fitzgerald. Here’s a closer look at the two people making a big impact behind the curtain: Linda McMahon McMahon, 76, served as the 25th administrator of the SBA during Trump’s first term....