RFK Jr. Reveals Niece Zoe Hines Signed WWE Contract

Education Secretary Linda McMahon had 'a lot' to do with it, says Health Secretary Kennedy.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that his niece, Zoe Hines, recently signed a contract with WWE, the professional wrestling organization. Kennedy suggested that Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who co-founded WWE, played a key role in helping Hines secure the deal.

Why it matters

The announcement highlights the close ties between the Trump administration and the world of professional wrestling. Several key figures with wrestling backgrounds, including McMahon and her son-in-law Triple H, hold influential positions in the administration.

The details

Kennedy, the head of the Department of Health and Human Services, said that McMahon has become a 'very, very close friend' and that his niece Zoe Hines, a former Boston College softball player, recently signed a contract with WWE. Kennedy joked that he's 'looking forward to knowing so many good doctors who can treat her after.' Hines had previously shared on Instagram that she participated in a WWE tryout in New Jersey last August.

  • In August 2025, Zoe Hines participated in a WWE tryout in New Jersey.
  • On March 6, 2026, RFK Jr. revealed that Hines had signed a contract with WWE.

The players

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and the nephew of Zoe Hines.

Linda McMahon

The current U.S. Secretary of Education and the co-founder of WWE.

Zoe Hines

RFK Jr.'s niece who recently signed a contract with WWE.

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What they’re saying

“'Lina has become a very, very close friend and my neice, Zoe Hines, recently signed a contract with WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment] – which Linda has a lot to do – to become a wrestler.'”

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (usa-times.news)

“'Grateful for the opportunity, the experience, and the people. Honored to represent WWE at the 2025 SummerSlam Tryout.'”

— Zoe Hines (Instagram)

What’s next

The WWE, HHS and Education Department did not immediately respond to The Post's requests for comment on the announcement.

The takeaway

The close ties between the Trump administration and the professional wrestling world continue to raise eyebrows, with key figures like Linda McMahon and Triple H holding influential positions and now reportedly helping RFK Jr.'s niece secure a WWE contract.