President Donald Trump has nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanently fill the role, a position he has held since April following the resignation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The nomination was announced on Monday via a statement from Trump on Truth Social, describing Sonderling as dedicated and capable.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump has nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanently fill the role. Sonderling has been acting secretary since April following Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation amid allegations of misconduct.
- President Trump announced Sonderling's nomination on Truth Social, praising his dedication and capability.
- Sonderling expressed gratitude for the nomination and commitment to advancing the president's agenda if confirmed by the Senate.
- Sonderling has held several roles in the federal government, including deputy secretary of labor and acting administrator of the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
- The nomination comes after Sonderling demanded states combat fraud in unemployment insurance programs, threatening to withhold administrative funds from non-compliant states.
- Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of professional misconduct, including maintaining a relationship with a member of her security team and using agency resources for personal activities.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Chavez-deremer's Resignation Reasons | 1 Difference | Majority reports general misconduct; Fox News details specific allegations. | ▼ |
| Nomination Announcement | Broad Agreement | Trump nominated Sonderling via Truth Social. | |
| Sonderling's Previous Roles | Broad Agreement | Sonderling served as deputy secretary and acting administrator of the Wage and Hour Division. |
Chavez-deremer's Resignation Reasons
▼Majority reports general misconduct; Fox News details specific allegations.
Nomination Announcement
Broad AgreementTrump nominated Sonderling via Truth Social.
Sonderling's Previous Roles
Broad AgreementSonderling served as deputy secretary and acting administrator of the Wage and Hour Division.
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Sonderling expressed gratitude for the nomination and emphasized his commitment to advancing the president's agenda if confirmed by the Senate. He has held several roles in the federal government, including deputy secretary of labor and acting administrator of the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division during Trump's first term.
The nomination comes after Sonderling made waves by demanding states take action to combat fraud in unemployment insurance programs. He threatened to withhold administrative funds from states that do not comply, singling out California, New York, and Illinois as having the highest instances of fraud. However, he provided no evidence to support these claims.
Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of professional misconduct, including maintaining a relationship with a member of her security team and using agency resources for personal activities. An internal investigation was launched following her resignation. According to Fox News, the whistleblower complaint also accused Chavez-DeRemer of drinking on the job, creating a hostile work environment, and directing staff to perform personal errands at taxpayer expense.
Senator Bill Cassidy congratulated Sonderling on his nomination, praising him as a pro-worker leader. If confirmed, Sonderling would formally assume the Cabinet post after leading the Labor Department on an acting basis since Chavez-DeRemer's departure in April.
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