Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency’s permanent chief
The nomination follows Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation and comes as Sonderling awaits Senate confirmation after serving as acting secretary since April.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social his intent to nominate acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to serve permanently, requiring approval by the Republican-controlled Senate.
- Sonderling has served as acting leader since April, when former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned following allegations of misconduct, which she has denied.
- Confirmed by the Senate in a 53-46 vote for his previous deputy role, Sonderling also served as a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- In a Truth Social post, Trump endorsed his nominee, calling him dedicated to "delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country."
- The nomination now rests with the Senate, where Sonderling must secure approval to formally lead the Labor Department.
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Trump Picks Acting Labor Secretary to Lead Department Permanently
Keith Sonderling, the man who stepped up when scandal forced out his predecessor, has now been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Labor for good. Trump announced Monday on Truth Social that he’s nominating Sonderling, who has served as acting labor secretary since April, to fill the position permanently. The move would give the department stable leadership after months of turmoil following the resignation of Lori Chavez-D…
Donald Trump Nominates Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling For Permanent Cabinet Post
President Donald Trump has formally nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanently lead the U.S. Department of Labor, sending the pick to the Senate for confirmation. Sonderling has been leading the department on an acting basis since former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer departed the role in April. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social, calling it a “Great Honor” to put forward Sonderling’s name for the permanent…
Keith Sonderling, Trump admin veteran, tapped to lead US Labor Department
Keith Sonderling, a longtime government official and acting U.S. secretary of labor, has been nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to formally lead the U.S. Department of Labor.Trump announced the nomination on Monday, calling it his “great honor” to select Sonderling, who is Jewish and the grandson of Holocaust survivors, for the position. The post has been vacant since April 20, after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned.“Throughout his career, Ke…
Trump nominates Keith Sonderling to serve as permanent U.S. Secy. of Labor
President Donald Trump announced that he will nominate Keith Sonderling to serve as the permanent U.S. Secretary of Labor. Sonderling, who has been leading the department as its acting secretary since April, is a familiar face within the administration and a veteran of federal labor policy.
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