President Trump announced Monday on his TruthSocial page that he will nominate acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to the position in a permanent capacity. Sonderling has served in the interim role since April, when Trump pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer abruptly stepped down amid misconduct accusations.
“Throughout his career, Keith has proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the hardworking people of our country, and I know he will do an incredible job in his new role,” Trump wrote. Sonderling’s nomination now moves to the Senate for confirmation.
Before Sonderling took over the DOL on an interim basis, he was Deputy Secretary of Labor, a role for which the Senate confirmed him in a 53-46 vote.
“I am deeply grateful to President Trump for his trust and confidence, for nominating me as the next United States Secretary of Labor,” Sonderling wrote Monday on his LinkedIn page. “Serving in both of President Trump’s administrations has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.”
If confirmed, he writes, he looks forward to “continuing that service … and advancing the president’s agenda on behalf of America’s workers, families, unions and job creators.”
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