In an unexpected alliance, Sen. Elizabeth Warren is supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary.

Ms. Warren, typically critical of Mr. Trump, praised Ms. Chavez-DeRemer’s endorsement of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and indicated she could be a strong candidate if she commits to strengthening labor unions. However, Ms. Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, framed the nomination as a test of Mr. Trump’s commitment to workers versus corporate interests and the Republican establishment.

Mr. Trump announced Ms. Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination last month, emphasizing the Oregon Republican’s track record of working with both business and labor sectors. Despite losing her reelection campaign to Democrat Janelle Bynum, Ms. Chavez-DeRemer had significant union support. Notable labor leaders, including Teamsters President Sean O’Brien, have expressed enthusiasm for her nomination.

With support from Democrats such as Ms. Warren, Ms. Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination could face minimal opposition in the Senate.

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