Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary
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Acting Secretary of Department of Labor Keith Sonderling attends a hearing to examine the proposed 2027 Department of Labor budget on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S. May 19, 2026 REUTERS/Tom Brenner
By Bo Erickson and Costas Pitas
June 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary, to take on the role permanently, which would require Senate approval.
"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 said in the social media post.
Sonderling has been acting labor leader since April after then-Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of misconduct at the department.
Sonderling has held several roles in the federal government, including in Trump's first term. Last year, Trump tapped Sonderling from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to be the Labor Department's chief operating officer.
Sonderling was confirmed for his deputy position by the Republican-controlled Senate in a 53-46 vote.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas and Bo Erickson; Editing by Caitlin Webber)
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