Former Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned April 20, stepping down from the position following allegations that she denied. These allegations ranged from misconduct accusations such as an alleged inappropriate relationship with a subordinate and purportedly using U.S. Department of Labor funds for personal trips, claims of family involvement with young staff, and leadership concerns, including claims she instructed staff to prioritize her family needs.
Chavez-DeRemer rejected the allegations, calling them untrue. “No one fights harder for the American worker than President Trump, and I am honored to have served under the most pro-worker president in U.S. history,” she stated on social media. “The allegations against me, my family, and my team have been peddled by high-ranked deep-state actors who have been coordinating with the one-sided news media and continue to undermine President Trump’s mission. I look forward to continuing to fight the good fight from the outside and always advocating for the American worker.”
Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican who was a former representative from Oregon, was backed by the Teamsters to lead the U.S. Department of Labor. During her confirmation by the Senate, she garnered support from some Democrats. The Senate confirmed her by a vote of 67-32, with 17 Democrats voting yes and three Republicans voting no.
While in Congress, Chavez-DeRemer was one of three House Republicans who co-sponsored the Protecting the Right to Organize...
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