Trump Taps Keith Sonderling for Labor Secretary

The nomination now heads to the Senate, where Sonderling faces a confirmation process to formalize his role. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, praising Sonderling for his persistence and long-standing focus on national workforce stability. Having managed the department’s operations through the current transitional period, Sonderling is positioned to lead the agency’s agenda without the constraints of an acting title. If approved, he will take over a cabinet department currently grappling with the aftermath of his predecessor’s departure.