Trump Nominates Anthony D’Esposito as Labor Department Inspector General

The controversial nomination of the former congressman and Trump ally, known for past misconduct allegations, awaits Senate confirmation.

Anthony D’Esposito, a former NYPD detective and one-term congressman from New York, has been nominated by President Trump as inspector general for the Department of Labor.
The role, established in 1978, is tasked with promoting efficiency and detecting fraud within the department, but D’Esposito’s qualifications are under scrutiny.
Democratic leaders, including Rep. Laura Gillen and Jay Jacobs, have criticized the nomination, citing D’Esposito’s lack of labor-related experience and prior allegations of nepotism and misuse of taxpayer funds.
D’Esposito, who lost his re-election bid in 2024, has been a vocal supporter of Trump, frequently appearing on conservative media and defending the administration’s policies.
The nomination reflects the Trump administration’s broader pattern of reshaping federal oversight roles, including previous dismissals of multiple inspectors general.