Elaine Chao
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19536.8Global Dominance: 0.02%Elaine Chao is a prominent American politician and businesswoman who served as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. She is the first Asian American woman to be appointed to a President's Cabinet in U.S. history. Prior to her role in the Trump administration, Chao held various positions, including Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush. Her tenure was marked by a focus on infrastructure and transportation safety. Chao is also known for her marriage to Mitch McConnell, a long-serving U.S. Senator, which has placed her at the intersection of significant political dynamics.
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Elaine Chao is referred to as the wife of Mitch McConnell and a former Transportation Secretary.
Mitch McConnell returns home weeks after hospital admission sparked health speculation
United Kingdom· 2026-08-07
McConnell said he is grateful for the support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care he’s received, referring to his wife, Elaine Chao.
Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab after fall
United States· 2026-08-06
Elaine Chao is Mitch McConnell's wife and served as transportation secretary in the first Trump administration.
Mitch McConnell’s disappearance prompts a mini-industry of ghoulish conspiracy theories – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-30
Elaine Chao is the former United States Secretary of Labour and is mentioned as Mitch McConnell's wife.
Senator Mitch McConnell not clear to leave rehab, statement saysCanada· 2026-07-27Elaine Chao is the wife of Mitch McConnell and a former U.S. Secretary of Labor.
McConnell’s proof-of-life photo greeted with skepticism and online mockeryCanada· 2026-07-14
Elaine Chao is the former US secretary of labor and is seen with her husband Mitch McConnell in a photograph.
Senate returns to Washington with uncertain agenda
Taiwan· 2026-07-14
Elaine Chao is mentioned as the wife of Senator Mitch McConnell.
Misterul din jurul senatorului Mitch McConnell. Fotografia care trebuia să liniștească America a declanșat un val de teorii ale conspirației
Romania· 2026-07-14
Adding to the morbid intrigue was leaked emergency dispatch audio from June 14, the day he was hospitalized, that revealed the longtime Senate Republican was 'unconscious' and may have suffered a heart attack.
McConnell reveals post-polio condition caused fall and hospital stayUnited States· 2026-07-13The statement included a smiling picture of the senator with his wife Elaine Chao, a tacit response to speculation online that McConnell had died or was incapacitated.
McConnell breaks weeks of silence, reveals fall as reason for hospitalizationCanada· 2026-07-12
Elaine Chao is mentioned as Mitch McConnell's wife in a statement that included a smiling picture of them together.
Mitch McConnell reveals fall led to hospitalization after weeks of silence | Mitch McConnellUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-12McConnell’s wife – former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao – had been traveling in China but 'the Senator’s health did not warrant an immediate return to the US.'
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we knowUnited States· 2026-07-12
Elaine Chao met with the Vice President of China shortly after her husband was hospitalized.
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Turkey· 2026-07-12Elaine Chao, former secretary of labor and wife of Sen. Mitch McConnell, is in the spotlight after her trip to China.
Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear repeats call on McConnell to address health statusUnited States· 2026-07-12
Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell's wife, did not rush back to his bedside after he was hospitalized.
Is Mitch McConnell secretly deceased? | Arwa MahdawiUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-11
Elaine Chao is Mitch McConnell’s wife and a former cabinet member who recently returned from a trip to China.
Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows | RepublicansUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao went to China and stayed there, while her husband, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized.
McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, remained in China during his hospitalizationUnited States· 2026-07-08
Elaine Chao is mentioned as Mitch McConnell's wife, whom Trump mocked.
Τραμπ off the record: Ο πρόεδρος τα έχει πει όλα
Greece· 2025-07-09
Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao spoke about the ongoing issues on CNN’s 'The Source'.
College graduates fast-tracked for hire amid FAA air traffic controller shortageUnited States· 2025-05-12
Elaine Chao praised Duffy’s leadership and efforts to reform the air traffic control system.
Can the Dept. of Transportation and Sean Duffy fix an antiquated and frequently broken air traffic control system?United States· 2025-05-10
Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell's wife, was insulted by Trump during his presidency.
Opinioni | McConnell: argine (tardivo) a Donald
Italy· 2025-03-06
McConnell referred to his wife, Elaine Chao, as his 'ultimate teammate and confidante.'
Mitch McConnell won’t seek re-election in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power brokerCanada· 2025-02-20
McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, stepped down as Trump’s transportation secretary.
McConnell, free from leadership constraints, bucks Trump and the evolving GOPUnited States· 2025-02-15
