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Claim Text: In February 2017 President Trump announced that he would choose R. Alexander Acosta as his labor secretary
Simplified Text: Trump announced Acosta as labor secretary in February 2017.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM (8 months ago)

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