Thu Nov 21 01:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Defeated Oregon Congresswoman Eyed for Trump’s Labor Secretary
**Salem, OR –** Former U.S. Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), who recently lost her reelection bid, is reportedly under consideration for Secretary of Labor in a potential Donald Trump administration. The news, first reported by Politico, suggests that Teamsters President Sean O’Brien and Republican congressional leaders are actively promoting her candidacy.
Chavez-DeRemer, whose father was a Teamster, received support from approximately 20 unions, including the Oregon, Idaho, and Southwest Washington Teamsters Council, during her campaign. While her office hasn’t commented publicly, Chavez-DeRemer herself took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise President-elect Trump, highlighting his appeal to working-class Americans and emphasizing the need for the Republican party to remain “the party of the American Worker.” This marks a significant shift in her public pronouncements regarding Trump, who she had previously mentioned sparingly on social media this year.
Support for Chavez-DeRemer’s potential appointment is growing among Republicans. Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) tweeted his endorsement, praising her understanding of “pro-growth, pro-labor, and pro-business policies.” Interestingly, Chavez-DeRemer is one of only three House Republicans to co-sponsor the PRO Act, a Democratic bill aimed at strengthening union rights. This bipartisan support adds another layer to her possible appointment. The future of this potential appointment remains to be seen, but her name is certainly entering the conversation for a key role in a new Trump administration.
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