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Elaine Chao
Secretary of Transportation
Confirmed
The Job: Oversees the nation's federal transportation policies & infrastructure
- Former Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush
- Well liked by politicians on both sides of the aisle
- Supported by portions of Silicon Valley
- Married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
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