Who is Rene Alexander Acosta?
Q: Who is Rene Alexander Acosta?
A: Rene Alexander Acosta is an American attorney and was the 27th United States Secretary of Labor.
Q: When did he serve as the United States Secretary of Labor?
A: He served as the United States Secretary of Labor from April 28, 2017 until July 19, 2019.
Q: What was his position before he became the United States Secretary of Labor?
A: Before he became the United States Secretary of Labor, Acosta was the dean of the Florida International University College of Law from 2009 through 2017.
Q: What is his political party affiliation?
A: Acosta is a Republican.
Q: When was he nominated by President Donald Trump for the position of United States Secretary of Labor?
A: He was nominated by President Donald Trump on February 16, 2017.
Q: Why did he resign from his position as United States Secretary of Labor?
A: He resigned from his position as United States Secretary of Labor on July 19, 2019 due to his connections to the Jeffrey Epstein and his plea deal.
Q: Who was his predecessor in the United States Secretary of Labor role and why did he have to withdraw his nomination?
A: His predecessor in the United States Secretary of Labor role was Andrew Puzder. Puzder withdrew his nomination due to controversies surrounding his personal life and business practices.
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