Trump administration loses another key cabinet member, as Labor Secretary Acosta resigns
By Mona Austin Labor Sec. Alex Acosta has resigned after push back over his connection to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal 12 years ago. Acosta had been scrutinized for his handling of the sweetheart plea deals related to Epstein's sexual assault charges recently. Speaking to the press on the South lawn before Trump departed to Milwaukee Friday morning, both men said Acosta walked away voluntarily. "I think he did a very good job yesterday," referring to a press conference Acosta had to address the accusation that he was too lenient on the sentencing of the sex offender. Critics say the nearly hour-long press conference fell short because Acosta justified his "hard decisions" as an attorney in Florida at the time instead of apologizing in any way. The president praised Acosta: "He has been a fantastic Sec. of Labor," speaking in front of the press with Acosta standing next to him on the South Lawn. Acosta said he told Trump th...