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2365d ago / 5:21 PM UTC

James Mattis

Secretary of Defense

Confirmed

The Job: Second only to the president in the military chain of command

  • Retired Marine general
  • Popular among both parties
  • Given a waiver by Congress that recent military personnel need to be allowed to serve as Secretary of Defense
  • Led the 1st Marine Division advance on Baghdad
  • Supports remaining in Iran nuclear deal, which Trump has called "one of the worst and most one-sided" deals ever made by the U.S.
2597d ago / 9:03 PM UTC

Andrew Puzder

Secretary of Labor

Withdrew

The Job: Enforces regulations and laws relating to labor organizations and business-worker disputes

  • CEO of fast-food company that owns the Chains Carl's Jr. and Hardees
  • Criticized by Brietbart, Numbers USA, others for pro-immigrant views
  • Condemned by Democrats, progressive and labor groups as anti-workers rights