Trump labor secretary nominee Andrew Puzder deemed 'uniquely unqualified' by hometown paper

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a paper from the hometown of Andrew Puzder, explained on Thursday why the fast food CEO is a poor choice for secretary of labor.

The editorial board wrote, in part, "He is brash, outspoken, misogynistic, combative and uninterested in quarantining himself from his financial interests. Like many of Trump's nominees...he is almost uniquely unqualified for the duties of the office to which he seeks confirmation."

It continues, "The Labor Department's official mission is to 'foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.' This is almost the opposite of Puzder's mission in his 16 years heading the fast-food company that operates Hardee's and Carl's Jr. restaurants."

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed similar sentiments noting that the Trump administration should "...withdraw Mr. Puzder before he further embarrasses this administration and further exposes the hypocrisy of President Trump, who says one thing to the American worker and does another."

Much of the controversy surrounding Puzder is tied to his "statements opposing the minimum wage, as well as [the] labor complaints filed against his company," notes NBC News. Puzder also revealed on Monday that he and his wife had employed a housekeeper for a few years without being aware that she was not legally permitted to work in the United States.

The newspaper's board encourages senators to not cast votes of approval for Puzder.

His confirmation hearing is scheduled for February 16.