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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.
Jan 7, 2021 · Meet Elaine Chao, married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Trump's onetime secretary of transportation.
Apr 2, 2014 · Elaine L. Chao became the first Asian-American woman to serve in a Cabinet-level position when George W. Bush appointed her Secretary of Labor in 2001.
Jan 26, 2023 · Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao called out former President Donald Trump for his racist broadsides aimed at her and his other anti-Asian rhetoric.
Feb 28, 2024 · Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao wed in 1993 after meeting through a mutual friend. Here's everything to know about Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao's marriage.
Oct 14, 2022 · Chao, the wife of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, resigned her post on Jan. 7, 2021, one day after the insurrection, telling department employees at the time "it has deeply troubled me in...
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...
