WASHINGTONA look at Transportation Secretary Elaine ChaoChao listens as President Trump speaks at the American Center of Mobility on March 15, 2017, in Ypsilanti Township, Mich.Evan Vucci, APElaine 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.Alex Wong, Getty ImagesElaine 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 TODAYElaine 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 TODAYElaine 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 ImagesBritain'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 ImagesSen. 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-JournalMcConnell 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 ImagesSen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao stand on stage ahead of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa.Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesSen. 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 ImagesElaine Chao is interviewed on the floor of the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug. 31, 2004.Joe Cavaretta, APSen. 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, APElaine Chao stands near Chinese and U.S. flags in Beijing on June 21, 2004.Ng Han Guan, APPresident 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. LavertyPresident 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, APElaine Chao calls on a reporter during a news conference at the Department of Labor on Oct. 7, 2002, in Washington.Ken Lambert, APSecretary 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, AFPElaine Chao testifies on Capitol Hill on Feb. 7, 2002, at a Senate hearing on protecting pensions after the Enron collapse.Ken Cedeno, APChao visits with Iraqi women at a Women and Democracy Center in Hilla, Iraq, where many were learning computer skills.Courtesy Elaine ChaoChao gives oranges to children in the Department of Labor Daycare Center after the annual lighting of the Capitol’s Christmas Tree.Courtesy Elaine ChaoGeorge 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, AFPKentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife Elaine Chao attend his victory celebration Nov. 5, 1996, in Louisville.Ed Reinke, APElaine Chao was president of United Way for four years, stepping down in 1996.Matt MendelsohnChao visits with children at a United Way-funded daycare center while she was president and CEO of United Way of America.Courtesy Elaine ChaoChao visits Peace Corps volunteers and village children in Niger while serving as director of the Peace Corps.Courtesy Elaine Chao