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Sonny Perdue
Secretary of Agriculture
Nominated
The Job: Maintains the safety of domestically sold food, coordinates food availability programs and advises farmers
- Former Georgia governor
- Served on Trump's agricultural advisory committee during the campaign
- Once prayed for rain on the steps of the Georgia Capitol
- A veterinarian by trade
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