Alexander Acosta

Alexander Acosta is an American attorney and former government official who served as the 27th U.S. Secretary of Labor from 2017 to 2019 under President Donald Trump. Before this role, he was the Dean of the Florida International University College of Law and held various positions in federal government, including serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. He is known for his controversial handling of a plea deal involving Jeffrey Epstein in 2008. Acosta's career reflects his expertise in law, labor policy, and government service.