Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is reported to have stepped down from her role this week, with multiple outlets saying the White House said she is leaving for a private-sector position. Reports also say the move follows an internal investigation and allegations of misconduct, and Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling is set to serve as acting labor secretary.[2][3][9]
This appears to be one of several recent Cabinet shakeups, according to the reports. The White House statement described her as leaving for a private-sector role and praised her work, while the reporting around her departure has focused on the allegations and investigation.[1][2][3]
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post, the Trump administration announced Monday, following multiple reports alleging work misconduct including misuse of funds and more.
philomathnews.comThe news comes amid a monthslong investigation into Chavez-DeRemer's leadership of the federal agency that stemmed from allegations of misconduct.
time.comLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job.
apnews.comKristi Noem and Pam Bondi were run off after a lot of high-profile MAGA drama. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's sins were more conventional.
nymag.comA Labor Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
www.notus.orgThe Department of Labor sees a change in command as Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration. Keith Sonderling has been tapped as the acting secretary.
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