Andrew Puzder was the CEO of CKE Foods, the company that owns Hardee’s and Carl Jr.’s. He was a big Trump supporter and donated several hundred thousand to Trump’s campaign. He was someone Trump wanted to make Secretary of Labor. His appointment required Senate confirmation and there was heavy opposition in the Senate. He withdrew his nomination. One of the many reasons his nomination was opposed was that his ex-wife accused him of domestic violence on the Oprah Winfrey show though she later recanted.
- Politico: Puzder’s ex-wife told Oprah he threatened, “you will pay for this.”
- Hollywood Reporter: Labor Secretary Nominee’s Ex-Wife Claimed He Vowed Revenge in Newly Public Video from Oprah Episode.
- Bust: Here Are The Abuse Allegations Against Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick Andrew Puzder
- Refinery29: Why Would Someone Recant Abuse Allegations?
16 Feb 2017