Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is resigning, per two officials. Cites yesterday’s events as reason in email to DOT colleagues, per draft. First Cabinet secretary to resign. Chao is married to Mitch McConnell. More TK.
— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) January 7, 2021
Thursday, January 07, 2021
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is resigning, per two officials.
It always was a conflict of interest for Mitch McConnell's wife to be on the federal government payroll. After all, Mitch was directly voting on her salary.
