Donald Trump will nominate former Republican Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to be agriculture secretary, according to reports in Politico and the Associated Press.
The Trump team is expected to announce the choice on Thursday, per Politico.
Perdue’s nomination to lead the Department of Agriculture solidifies that the cabinet will not include a Latino for the first time since 1988, as the Washington Post noted.
Perdue served as the governor of Georgia between 2003 and 2011, and grew up on a farm in the state. He also owns businesses related to agriculture. Perdue is also known for holding a prayer service in the Georgia state capitol in 2007 in an attempt to end a long drought.
Another company to boycott.
"PERRY, GA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Perdue Farms will significantly expand its Georgia operations by growing its existing facilities in Houston and Monroe counties, bringing 1,000 new jobs and a total investment of $155 million to the state.
“ We applaud Perdue Farms for its vision in capitalizing on the rich resources our state brings to the table,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “ Georgia 's economy and workforce will benefit immensely from this investment by one of our state’s outstanding corporate citizens.”
“The Perry complex in Houston County is key to supporting our company’s growth,” said Jim Perdue, chairman and CEO of Perdue Farms. “Thanks to Governor Sonny Perdue and Georgia 's commitment to economic development, Perdue Farms is able move forward rapidly with our plans to develop the Perry facility into one of the country’s most modern and efficient food production facilities.”
A guy who prays for rain instead of using data… great plan.
We’ve gone from a clown-car GOP primary, to a clown-car GOP administration.
The Asshole-elect probably thought this the chicken company Purdue. Sad.
Not related to the chicken company