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Undated: Andrew
Franklin Puzder (born July 11, 1950) is an
American attorney, author, and businessman. He is the former
chief executive officer of
CKE Restaurants, the parent company of
Hardee's
and Carl's
Jr., a position he held from September 2000 to March 2017.[1]
He was previously a commercial trial lawyer in private practice from 1978 to
1995 who handled many high-profile cases and was active in the pro-life
movement.
Puzder is a frequent commentator on economic and political issues.
Puzder co-authored the book entitled Job Creation: How It Really Works and
Why Government Doesn't Understand It.[2]
On December 8, 2016, President-elect
Donald
Trump nominated Puzder to serve as
Secretary of Labor, but on February 15, 2017, he withdrew due to lack of
votes needed to his confirmation.[3]
After withdrawing, Puzder published his second book entitled The Capitalist
Comeback: The Trump Boom and the Left’s Plot to Stop It in 2018.[4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Puzder
December 8: Trump expected to name fast food
CEO Andy Puzder as pick for Labor secretary ... Puzder has
argued broadly against too much regulation and cheered Trump's presidential win,
which was driven by a populist message,
as a victory for business. He
has also contended that broad minimum wage hikes cut job opportunities,
especially for young people, and opposed expansion of overtime pay.
Many Americans may remember [Puzder's] Hardee's and Carl's Jr. for their
provocative commercials featuring scantily clad models and celebrities. The
burger giant's target audience is comprised of "young, hungry guys," he told
CNBC in 2014.
February 15: "After
careful consideration and discussions with my family, I am withdrawing my
nomination for secretary of labor," Puzder said in a statement Wednesday. "I am
honored to have been considered by President Donald Trump to lead the
Department of Labor and put America's workers and businesses back on a path
to sustainable prosperity." ... "My wife and I employed a housekeeper for a few
years, during which I was unaware that she was not legally permitted to work in
the U.S. When I learned of her status, we immediately ended her employment and
offered her assistance in getting legal status. We have fully paid back taxes to
the
IRS and the state of California and submitted all required paperwork
regarding her employment," Puzder said in a statement.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-secretary-labor-pick-andrew-puzder-withdraws-nomination/story?id=45517721
