Trump’s Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns amid Epstein plea fallout
CLOSE WASHINGTON – Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigned amid the fallout over a plea deal he made with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, a sex offender charged with human trafficking girls as young as 14. President Donald Trump announced Acosta’s resignation Friday morning with Acosta at his side.
Name: Alexander Acosta
Country: USA
Position: Labor Secretary
Reason: Resigned
Announcement Date: July 11, 2019, 10:00pm
Resignation Date: July 11, 2019, 10:00pm