Trump labor nominee walks Senate tightrope over past union support

Published January 31, 2025 6:00am ET



President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary faces an uncertain road to Senate confirmation as she attempts to court Democrats and assure Republicans scrutinizing her commitment to unions. 

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the unusual example of a Trump nominee whom Republicans find more polarizing than Democrats.

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