Keith Sonderling is officially the 31st United States Secretary of Labor. The White House announced the swearing-in, posting that Sonderling had taken the oath.
"JUST NOW: Keith Sonderling is officially sworn in as the 31st United States Secretary of Labor! 🇺🇸," the White House said.
The announcement was accompanied by video of the ceremony. In it, Sonderling is heard repeating the language of the oath: "The duty is at the office of which I'm about to enter, so help me guys."
The White House did not release additional remarks in the post beyond confirming the swearing-in.
With the oath administered, Sonderling now leads the department that oversees the nation's workforce, though the official announcement did not detail his immediate plans or priorities.
