Story highlights A Republican source says Trump labor secretary pick Andrew Puzder may be having second thoughts about serving in the administration. A confirmation hearing has not yet been set for Donald Trump's pick to be labor secretaryWashington (CNN) President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be labor secretary has voiced second thoughts in recent days, because of a relentless barrage of criticism from Democrats, labor unions and other liberal groups, a business ally and GOP sources tell CNN. Andy Puzder is the CEO of the company that owns the Hardees and Carl's Jr. fast food chains. "He may be bailing," said a Republican source plugged into the Trump transition effort. A Trump transition spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but later pointed to a tweet made by Puzder after CNN's report, which said: "I am looking forward to my hearing."

Source: CNN January 16, 2017 22:20 UTC