Washington, Jan 23, 2025 (AFP) - Trump taps ex-fast food CEO as EU envoy

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named as his ambassador to the European Union a former fast food executive who withdrew from consideration for the Republican's last administration amid questions over his business practices and private life. Andrew Puzder, who ran the parent company of restaurant chains Hardee's and Carl's Jr, was Trump's original choice for labor secretary in his first term. But he dropped out after admitting employing an......

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