Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from President Donald Trump’s administration, as the Department of Labor faces ongoing investigations into allegations of misconduct against her. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary until a permanent replacement is selected.
The White House announced on Monday (April 20) that Chavez-DeRemer was leaving to take a position in the private sector. A statement from White House Communications Director Steven Cheung praised her for “protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives."
Chavez-DeRemer’s exit follows a months-long investigation by the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General into accusations she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a security staffer, consumed alcohol during work hours, and used staff to fabricate official travel for personal benefit. The original whistleblower’s complaint, first reported in January, also alleged she created a hostile work environment and misused taxpayer funds.
Several top aides, including chief of staff Jihun Han, deputy Rebecca Wright, and her bodyguard Brian Sloan, resigned earlier this year as part of the probe. The investigation broadened over the past three months, with dozens of staff interviewed and new details emerging, such as allegations Chavez-DeRemer took subordinates to a strip club and maintained an alcohol “stash” in her office.
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