Trump AdministrationAlex Acosta Stepping Down as Secretary of Labor After Jeffrey Epstein BacklashSavePrintPresident Donald Trump speaks to members of the media with Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta on the South Lawn of the White House, on July 12, 2019. Andrew Harnik/AP PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter7/12/2019|Updated: 7/12/2019Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta is resigning from his position amid backlash on how he handled the Jeffrey Epstein case around a decade ago.Acosta made the announcement in Washington outside the White House on July 12 around 9:34 a.m., standing next to President Donald Trump.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesVaccine Researcher Wanted for Fraud Is Arrested, Being Extradited to USSep 17, 2025ABC Reporter Apologizes for Calling Texts From Kirk’s Alleged Murderer ‘Very Touching’Sep 17, 2025RFK Jr. Plans to Change Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Ousted CDC Director SaysSep 17, 2025FDA Warns Companies Against False and Misleading Drug AdsSep 17, 2025Related TopicsJeffrey Epsteinalex acosta
