President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for labor chief, and while the nominee’s name may be relatively unknown, a look at his ideology reveals that his nomination is not much of a surprise. Throughout his campaign, Trump has derided President Obama’s regulatory action, and during a recent stop in Des Moines, Iowa, he promised to do away with regulations that are stifling economic growth.
“On regulations, we’re going to eliminate every single regulation that hurts our farms, our workers, and our small businesses,” he pledged. In a sign that he is serious about rolling-back President Obama’s regulatory actions and streamlining the economy, Trump nominated fast food executive Andrew Puzder to head the Department of Labor (DOL).