HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The head of a foundation that works to educate young people about the dangers of anabolic steroids says he’s concerned former professional wrestling executive Linda McMahon won’t be an ally if she wins a U.S. Senate race in Connecticut.
Don Hooton, president and founder of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, said Wednesday that the Republican nominee and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO hasn’t taken a strong stance against steroid abuse. He also says he doubts she’ll support efforts by the Frisco, Texas-based group to secure more federal funding for the cause.
Hooton calls the WWE’s drug testing policy “a shield for criticism” in the face of overwhelming circumstantial evidence of steroid abuse.
Messages seeking comment were left for WWE and the McMahon campaign.
