President Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling, the Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor, to permanently fill the role in his administration. “Keith previously served as Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer and, during my First Term, worked at the U.S. Department of Labor as the Acting and Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “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,” he added. “I am deeply grateful to President Trump for his trust and confidence. Serving in both of President Trump’s Administrations has been the greatest honor of my life,” Sonderling said. “If confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to continuing that service as Secretary of Labor and advancing the President’s agenda on behalf of America’s workers, families, unions, and job creators,” he added. I am deeply grateful to President Trump for his trust and confidence. Serving in both of President Trump’s Administrations has been the greatest honor of my life. If confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to continuing that service as Secretary of Labor and advancing the… pic.twitter.com/pW4vucF8rI — Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling (@Sonderling47) June 29, 2026 The Hill shared further: Sonderling has served as acting Labor secretary since April 20, after former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid investigations into alleged misconduct by her and her husband. Prior to Chavez-DeRemer’s departure, Sonderling was her deputy for more than a year. During Trump’s first term in office, he ascended to acting administrator of the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division. “Congratulations to my friend Keith Sonderling on his nomination to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor! It was an honor to welcome him to Colorado’s 8th District and tour Aims Community College, where we discussed strengthening workforce development and expanding opportunities for students. I know he’ll continue fighting for America’s workers,” Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) commented. Congratulations to my friend Keith Sonderling on his nomination to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor! It was an honor to welcome him to Colorado's 8th District and tour Aims Community College, where we discussed strengthening workforce development and expanding opportunities for… pic.twitter.com/Nq40Wh39Rm — Congressman Gabe Evans (@repgabeevans) June 29, 2026 “Congratulations to Keith Sonderling on his nomination to be Secretary of Labor. I enjoy working with him, and I appreciate his thoughtful leadership at @USDOL. He is the kind of pro-worker leader that Americans deserve. I look forward to hearing from him before the HELP Committee,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said. Congratulations to Keith Sonderling on his nomination to be Secretary of Labor. I enjoy working with him, and I appreciate his thoughtful leadership at @USDOL. He is the kind of pro-worker leader that Americans deserve. I look forward to hearing from him before the HELP… — U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) June 29, 2026 CBS News noted: Sonderling was confirmed last year to be deputy secretary of labor in a 53-46 vote along party lines. During Mr. Trump’s first term, Sonderling served in several roles at the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department’s internal watchdog. CBS News has not confirmed the existence of the investigation. Chavez-DeRemer’s husband was also barred from the department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., after two women who work there reported that he had touched them inappropriately, sources familiar with the situation told CBS News earlier this year. Federal prosecutors decided not to charge her husband after reviewing evidence, CBS News reported. The post President Trump Announces Nomination To Fill Cabinet Position appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.