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See below for some Virginia reactions, as they come in, to the resignation of slimeball Alex Acosta as also-slimeball Donald Trump’s Labor Secretary. One down, a gazillion more to go, I guess…
Acosta was never fit to serve in the Cabinet — his departure is the right thing for our country. Now it’s time to focus on finally securing justice for survivors of Epstein’s abuse and getting a Labor Secretary who will stand up for workers and trafficking victims.
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) July 12, 2019
Acosta’s resignation is long overdue and he should have never served in Trump’s Cabinet. Tragically, his actions allowed Epstein to exploit more victims.
— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) July 12, 2019
Good. https://t.co/JjHfMAX4st
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) July 12, 2019
ALEX ACOSTA RESIGNS. The inevitable—even in this administration—happens.
— Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) July 12, 2019

![Sen. Tim Kaine Sends Letter to Trump, Says “the United States has killed individuals [in the Caribbean, Pacific] who are not involved in narcotrafficking…They are murder victims.”](https://bluevirginia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kainemurder-350x250.jpg)

