Acosta resigned from Trump's Cabinet amid renewed scrutiny of the Epstein agreement
Reporting and findings
- documented
Alexander Acosta announced his resignation as Trump's labor secretary on July 12, 2019, effective July 19, as renewed attention focused on his handling of the Epstein agreement; Trump said the resignation was Acosta's decision.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office: Remarks Prior to a Meeting With President Jimmy Morales of Guatemala and an Exchange With ReportersJuly 12, 2019 exchange with reporters
- ABC News: Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid controversy over Epstein plea deal, new alleged victims come forwardIndependent contemporaneous report on resignation, effective date, Acosta's stated rationale, and Trump's response
Summary and current status
The office departure is separate from both the 2017 appointment and the 2020 OPR result.
Out of office since July 19, 2019
People and organizations
- R. Alexander AcostaDeparting Trump labor secretary
- Donald J. TrumpDonald Trump root
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. TrumpFormer Trump labor secretaryR. Alexander Acosta