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 ArticlesSouth Carolina Officials Say Measles Outbreak Is ‘Accelerating’Dec 11, 2025Infant Botulism Outbreak Expands With More Than 50 Babies AffectedDec 11, 2025CDC Advisers Turn Focus to Aluminum in VaccinesDec 10, 2025Trump Admin Approves 6 States to Restrict Food StampsDec 10, 2025Related TopicsJeffrey Epsteinalex acosta
