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Elaine Chao. Elaine Lan Chao (born March 26, 1953) is an American businesswoman and former government official who served as United States secretary of labor in the administration of George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and as United States Secretary of Transportation in the administration of Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Elaine L. Chao is a Taiwanese-American political figure who served as the first Asian-American woman to be Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Transportation in the U.S. She is also the wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Learn about her early life, career, education, family and more.
Oct 14, 2022 · Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, the wife of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, resigned her post on Jan. 7, 2021, one day after the insurrection at the Capitol. She said the events of that day made it was impossible for her to continue in the administration due to her personal values and philosophy. She also shared her views on China and the Jan. 6 attack.
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Jan 7, 2021 · Elaine's mother, Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, died in 2007. Dr. Chao and the Chao family foundation donated $40 million to Harvard to fund the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center, which was completed in 2016. The ...
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Jan 7, 2021 · Elaine Chao, the wife of Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, becomes the highest ranking Trump official to quit in protest after the pro-Trump insurrection at Capitol. She says the violent attack has deeply troubled her and she cannot set aside.
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Oct 13, 2022 · Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao testifies why she left the Trump administration after the insurrection. She says she could not ignore the shocking events and believes in democracy and peaceful transfer of power.
Mar 3, 2021 · Elaine Chao, his eldest daughter, who was raised in and around New York City, has been prominent in Republican politics for decades, including an eight-year term as labor secretary under President ...
