Trump’s pro-union labor secretary pick could be a progressive darling

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President-elect Donald Trump‘s labor secretary choice is drawing praise from unexpected places — and criticism from some of his allies.

“I plan to hold President-elect Trump’s feet to the fire for working people, and I look forward to hearing more from congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer,” liberal Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said. “It’s a big deal that one of the few Republican lawmakers who have endorsed the PRO Act could lead the Department of Labor. If Chavez-DeRemer commits as labor secretary to strengthen labor unions and promote worker power, she’s a strong candidate for the job.”

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