https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/01/transportation-secretary-elaine-chao-resigns-cites-wednesdays-traumatic-event-capitol/Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Resigns, Cites Wednesday’s “Traumatic” Event at Capitol
By Cristina Laila
Published January 7, 2021 at 1:04pm
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is resigning citing Wednesday’s chaos at the US Capitol.
“Our country experienced a traumatic and entirely avoidable event as supporters of the President stormed the Capitol building following a rally he addressed. As I’m sure is the case with many of you, it has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.” Elaine Chao said.
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Elaine Chao is Senator Mitch McConnell’s wife and served as Secretary of Transportation since January of 2017.
Chao’s departure marks the first cabinet secretary resignation.