‘Not exactly a political powerhouse’: Conservatives left scratching their heads at Trump’s labor pick

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President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Labor has resulted in head-scratching and opposition from some conservative figures and groups.

Trump announced last week that he has nominated Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for labor secretary. While some Republicans offered their support for the choice, the pick has faced a bit of blowback because Chavez-DeRemer supports union legislation that Republicans vociferously oppose.

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