Trump Nominates Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling for Permanent Role
President Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Keith Sonderling, who currently serves as acting U.S. Secretary of Labor, to serve as the permanent head of the Department of Labor. The nomination requires confirmation by the Senate.
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as the permanent U.S. Secretary of Labor. Trump described Sonderling as 'outstanding' and expressed honor in the nomination, according to a statement posted on Truth Social. Sonderling is currently serving as the acting U.S. Secretary of Labor, having assumed the role after Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
Sonderling previously served in roles at the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission during Donald Trump's first term. According to CBS News, Sonderling was confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Labor in a 53-46 vote along party lines during that period. The nomination of Sonderling to the permanent secretary position requires Senate confirmation.
Reports regarding the vacancy in the permanent secretary role have included claims about the circumstances of the previous appointment. News outlets reported that Lori Chavez-DeRemer's conduct was under investigation by the Department of Labor's internal watchdog, but CBS News has not confirmed the existence of the investigation.
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