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Video Extra: Trump and Acosta speak to reporters about resignation

Posted at 10:07 AM, Jul 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-12 12:07:10-04

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced he’s resigning.

He spoke to the press outside the White House on Friday with President Trump at his side.

Acosta has been under fire recently for his role in a plea deal 12 years ago with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a U.S. attorney in Florida. Acosta has defended his handling of the case.