President Donald Trump's picks to lead his administration have been nothing short of home runs. The final few are in the midst of their confirmation processes, and one of them made an interesting turn regarding their support for a controversial bill.

According to the Washington Examiner, Former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer -- Trump's nominee to lead the Labor Department -- recently sat for a hearing with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and seemingly backtracked on an issue.

Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican, was liked by Democrats specifically because of her support for the Protecting the Right to Organize, or PRO Act, a controversial pro-union bill that is most certainly not in line with Trump's agenda.

However, during, her confirmation hearing, she seemingly backtracked on her support for the PRO Act, being careful to thread the needle on questions regarding her past support for the pro-union legislation.

What did she say?

Chavez-DeRemer's connection to the PRO Act is significant -- as she was one of the bill's co-sponsors. That's why it surprised many when she attempted to distance herself from it.

The outlet noted:

During the hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Chavez-DeRemer repeatedly said she would carry out the president’s agenda when asked about her past support for the PRO Act.

She made it clear that she no longer supports certain aspects of the bill without totally removing her past support for it.

"As a member of Congress, the PRO Act was the bill to have those conversations, conversations that matter deeply to the people of Oregon’s 5th Congressional District," she told lawmakers.

She added, "I recognize that that bill was imperfect, and I also recognize that I am no longer representing Oregon as a lawmaker."

The former lawmaker made it clear that she's on board with Trump's agenda for America and how it relates to organized labor.

"If confirmed, my job will be to implement President Trump’s policy vision, and my guiding principle will be President Trump’s guiding principle — ensuring a level playing field for businesses, unions, and, most importantly, the American worker," she said.

Social media reacts

There are some Republicans, such as Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) who are not fans of Trump picking Chavez-DeRemer for the position and Paul made that clear in a Senate hearing.

👏 Thank you @SenRandPaul for pushing Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer on her former support for the PRO Act.
The Senate should be skeptical of a nominee with a record of allegiance to labor unions, rather than workers. pic.twitter.com/j2bKim5qp0

— Taxpayers Protection Alliance (@Protectaxpayers) February 19, 2025

"As one of you and James Comer's constituents, of which I am happy to be, I agree that a pro labor secretary would be a disaster. This is the first and only nominee I think is a mistake. I don't believe in a last minute conversion. Please vote no," one X user wrote.