Former Carl’s Jr. CEO Named US Ambassador To EU

The New York Times reports:

Andrew F. Puzder, the former chief executive of the corporation that owns the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. fast-food chains, is President Trump’s pick to be the next U.S. ambassador to the European Union. Mr. Puzder, a frequent commentator on economic and business issues on networks like Fox Business, would not bring foreign policy experience to what is a prestigious and influential diplomatic position.

Mr. Trump had previously selected Mr. Puzder to serve as his labor secretary early in his first term, but Mr. Puzder’s nomination fell apart under bipartisan scrutiny of his business record and character. Republican senators ultimately turned against Mr. Puzder amid an accusation of spousal abuse and Mr. Puzder’s employment of an undocumented immigrant as his housekeeper that resurfaced during the confirmation process.

Read the full article. Puzder is affiliated with the Heritage Foundation and Hillsdale College.

Andrew Puzder is the latest second-term Trump nominee who has faced allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment or gender-based violence.

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