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Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid controversy over Epstein plea deal, new alleged victims come forward

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Published
2019-07-12
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2026-09-03
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    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.

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    Acosta resigned from Trump's Cabinet amid renewed scrutiny of the Epstein agreement · Out of office since July 19, 2019 · reviewed 2026-09-03