In a post on Truth Social, President Trump expressed confidence in Keith Sonderling's capabilities, citing his dedication to achieving results for American workers. Sonderling has been serving as the acting labor secretary since April, following the resignation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer due to misconduct allegations.
His prior experience includes roles in the federal government and a position as chief operating officer at the Labor Department, which he was appointed to last year after being selected from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Sonderling was previously confirmed as deputy labor secretary by a narrow margin in a Republican-controlled Senate, indicating potential challenges ahead in securing permanent confirmation