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A look at Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao

Chao listens as President Trump speaks at the American Center of Mobility on March 15, 2017, in Ypsilanti Township, Mich.
Chao listens as President Trump speaks at the American Center of Mobility on March 15, 2017, in Ypsilanti Township, Mich.
Evan Vucci, AP
Elaine Chao signs the affidavit of appointment as Vice President Pence, her father, James Chao, and her husband, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., look on during her swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 31, 2017, in Washington.
Elaine Chao signs the affidavit of appointment as Vice President Pence, her father, James Chao, and her husband, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., look on during her swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 31, 2017, in Washington.
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Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of Transportation, arrives for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Jan 11, 2017.
Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of Transportation, arrives for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Jan 11, 2017.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Elaine Chao, nominee for secretary of Transportation, arrives and sits with her father James Chao, as her husband Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., turns to see his wife before he would speak in support of the nominee during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Jan 11, 2017.
Elaine Chao, nominee for secretary of Transportation, arrives and sits with her father James Chao, as her husband Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., turns to see his wife before he would speak in support of the nominee during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Jan 11, 2017.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Elaine Chao arrives at Trump Tower for a day of meetings with President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 21, 2016, in New York.
Elaine Chao arrives at Trump Tower for a day of meetings with President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 21, 2016, in New York.
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, AFP/Getty Images
Britain's Prince Charles poses with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Elaine Chao on March 19, 2015, at the U.S. Capitol.
Britain's Prince Charles poses with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Elaine Chao on March 19, 2015, at the U.S. Capitol.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao wave to supporters at a victory celebration in Kentucky after McConnell won re-election Nov. 4, 2014.
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao wave to supporters at a victory celebration in Kentucky after McConnell won re-election Nov. 4, 2014.
Jessica Ebelhar, The (Louisville) Courier-Journal
McConnell and Chao wave to supporters after a victory celebration following McConnell's win in the Republican Senate primary on May 20, 2014, in Louisville.
McConnell and Chao wave to supporters after a victory celebration following McConnell's win in the Republican Senate primary on May 20, 2014, in Louisville.
Win McNamee, Getty Images
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao stand on stage ahead of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa.
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao stand on stage ahead of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao greet supporters after learning he defeated his Democratic challenger during an election night rally Nov. 4, 2008, in Louisville.
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao greet supporters after learning he defeated his Democratic challenger during an election night rally Nov. 4, 2008, in Louisville.
Mark Lyons, Getty Images
Elaine Chao is interviewed on the floor of the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug. 31, 2004.
Elaine Chao is interviewed on the floor of the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug. 31, 2004.
Joe Cavaretta, AP
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao arrive for a state dinner hosted by President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in honor of German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House on June 7, 2011.
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao arrive for a state dinner hosted by President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in honor of German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House on June 7, 2011.
Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP
Elaine Chao stands near Chinese and U.S. flags in Beijing on June 21, 2004.
Elaine Chao stands near Chinese and U.S. flags in Beijing on June 21, 2004.
Ng Han Guan, AP
President George W. Bush gestures as he speaks with the news media while OMB Director Joshua Bolten, Commerce Secretary Don Evans, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Treasury Secretary John Snow are at Bush's ranch Aug. 13, 2003, in Crawford, Texas.
President George W. Bush gestures as he speaks with the news media while OMB Director Joshua Bolten, Commerce Secretary Don Evans, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Treasury Secretary John Snow are at Bush's ranch Aug. 13, 2003, in Crawford, Texas.
Pool Photo By Duane A. Laverty
President George W. Bush walks out of the Oval Office, joined by Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta on Oct. 8, 2002, in Washington.
President George W. Bush walks out of the Oval Office, joined by Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta on Oct. 8, 2002, in Washington.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Elaine Chao calls on a reporter during a news conference at the Department of Labor on Oct. 7, 2002, in Washington.
Elaine Chao calls on a reporter during a news conference at the Department of Labor on Oct. 7, 2002, in Washington.
Ken Lambert, AP
Secretary of Treasury Paul O'Neill listens to Elaine Chao make brief remarks to the news media Jan. 17, 2002, during a Working Group on Retirement Security Protection meeting at the Treasury Department.
Secretary of Treasury Paul O'Neill listens to Elaine Chao make brief remarks to the news media Jan. 17, 2002, during a Working Group on Retirement Security Protection meeting at the Treasury Department.
Shawn Thew, AFP
Elaine Chao testifies on Capitol Hill on Feb. 7, 2002, at a Senate hearing on protecting pensions after the Enron collapse.
Elaine Chao testifies on Capitol Hill on Feb. 7, 2002, at a Senate hearing on protecting pensions after the Enron collapse.
Ken Cedeno, AP
Chao visits with Iraqi women at a Women and Democracy Center in Hilla, Iraq, where many were learning computer skills.
Chao visits with Iraqi women at a Women and Democracy Center in Hilla, Iraq, where many were learning computer skills.
Courtesy Elaine Chao
Chao gives oranges to children in the Department of Labor Daycare Center after the annual lighting of the Capitol’s Christmas Tree.
Chao gives oranges to children in the Department of Labor Daycare Center after the annual lighting of the Capitol’s Christmas Tree.
Courtesy Elaine Chao
George W. Bush embraces Elaine Chao, his secretary of Labor nominee, alongside trade representative nominee Robert Zoellick during a news conference Jan. 11, 2001, in Washington.
George W. Bush embraces Elaine Chao, his secretary of Labor nominee, alongside trade representative nominee Robert Zoellick during a news conference Jan. 11, 2001, in Washington.
Luke Frazza, AFP
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife Elaine Chao attend his victory celebration Nov. 5, 1996, in Louisville.
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife Elaine Chao attend his victory celebration Nov. 5, 1996, in Louisville.
Ed Reinke, AP
Elaine Chao was president of United Way for four years, stepping down in 1996.
Elaine Chao was president of United Way for four years, stepping down in 1996.
Matt Mendelsohn
Chao visits with children at a United Way-funded daycare center while she was president and CEO of United Way of America.
Chao visits with children at a United Way-funded daycare center while she was president and CEO of United Way of America.
Courtesy Elaine Chao
Chao visits Peace Corps volunteers and village children in Niger while serving as director of the Peace Corps.
Chao visits Peace Corps volunteers and village children in Niger while serving as director of the Peace Corps.
Courtesy Elaine Chao