Trump to Name New Labor Nominee, Appears to Rule Out Templeton
- Labor nominee will be ‘a star, a great person,’ Trump says
- Earlier nominee faced questions about undocumented housekeeper
Trump Says Acosta Will Be 'Tremendous' Labor Secretary
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President Donald Trump said he will announce his new choice for labor secretary Thursday, following the withdrawal Wednesday of Andy Puzder as nominee amid controversy over Puzder’s personal life and private sector background.
Trump revealed only that his pick is going to be a man and "a star, great person" when he told reporters about the 12:30 p.m. announcement during a photo session this morning at the beginning of a meeting with members of Congress.