That was basically a given. Guess they waited till Friday.
Via NBC:
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, facing new scrutiny for his handling of a federal sex abuse investigation against wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, is leaving President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Trump said Friday that Acosta is stepping aside. He told reporters that he called Acosta Friday morning and it was Acosta’s decision to resign.
Acosta’s departure follows new charges of sex trafficking and sex trafficking conspiracy against Epstein, brought by the Southern District of New York in Manhattan in an indictment unsealed on July 8. The hedge fund manager is accused of exploiting a vast network of girls, some as young as 14, for sex.
Democratic leaders including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Leader Nancy Pelosi had called for Acosta’s resignation.