Trump nominates Keith Sonderling to lead U.S. Labor Department
President Trump is nominating Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to serve permanently as head of the U.S. Department of Labor. The move draws immediate backing from House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg, who says Sonderling’s record aligns with a pro-jobs and deregulation agenda.
Highlights
- President Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to lead the U.S. Labor Department, signaling commitment to the administration’s labor and economic agenda.
- House Committee Chairman Tim Walberg endorsed Sonderling, citing his experience at the Labor Department and alignment with job creation and deregulation priorities.
- The nomination indicates policy continuity focused on workforce growth, employer support, and reduced regulatory barriers, aligning with the White House's established direction.
Committee backing for Labor pick
As reported by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Chairman Tim Walberg says Sonderling is the right choice to lead the Labor Department as the administration advances its labor and economic agenda.Walberg says Sonderling understands how to support American workers, create jobs and reduce government barriers for employers. He adds that Sonderling’s experience leading the department and advancing Trump’s America First agenda positions him to expand opportunity for families, support job creators and put workers ahead of what he calls Washington bureaucrats.
Policy significance for labor and business
The nomination signals continuity at the U.S. Labor Department, with the White House choosing an acting official already involved in the agency’s current direction. It also points to a policy approach centered on workforce growth, employer support and a lighter regulatory touch.Walberg says he looks forward to working with Sonderling as the country approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding. His statement frames the nomination as part of a broader effort to keep economic opportunity and the American Dream within reach for U.S. workers and businesses.
In our earlier coverage of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, we noted how the planned “Freedom 250” events in Washington have become politically charged, with critics arguing the commemoration is being reshaped around President Donald Trump’s image. The report also highlighted concerns over funding and influence around the festivities and described how today’s polarized climate is affecting debates about civic unity and the country’s founding ideals.
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