Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanent role

Published June 29, 2026 8:19pm ET | Updated June 29, 2026 9:04pm ET



President Donald Trump nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to keep the role permanently.

Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, touting his experience during his first and second terms in the Labor Department.

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