Acosta was under fire for having granted Jeffrey Epstein immunity from federal prosecution in 2008, following sex trafficking ring investigationSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 2.56pm BST Speaking next to Alexander Acosta, Donald Trump said Acosta was a “great labor secretary not a good one,” according to the White House pool. Trump also said he did a “very good job.” In January, Trump said “I sort of like ‘acting.’ It gives me more flexibility.” He now has a non-permanent/acting:- Defense Secretary – Homeland Security Secretary- Labor Secretary- WH Chief of Staff https://t.co/3NN3Sau830 2.44pm BST Alexander Acosta, the US labor secretary under fire for having granted Jeffrey Epstein immunity from federal prosecution in 2008, after the billionaire was investigated for having run a child sex trafficking ring, has resigned, according to the White House pool. The president told reporters Acosta called him this morning and that it was the secretary’s decision. Related: ‘Acosta must go’: Democrats urge labor secretary to quit over Epstein plea deal Related: Trump labor secretary who cut Epstein deal plans to slash funds for sex trafficking victims Continue reading…
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