Trump nominates Keith Sonderling for Labor secretary

President Donald Trump nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling on Monday night to be the official secretary, stating he would do an "incredible job" in the new role.

Sonderling, who was deputy secretary of Labor, replaced former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the interim in April after she stepped down from her post for a job in the private sector.

Trump highlighted Sonderling's career as deputy secretary and his role in the first Trump administration 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.

"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 wrote on Truth Social. "Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

The move comes after Sonderling, who has also worked as a lawyer, was named acting director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics last week. The independent agency is in charge of ensuring executive branch officials avoid conflicts of interest.

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