Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from President Donald Trump's Cabinet amid multiple allegations of abusing her power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job.
- Chavez-DeRemer’s departure follows investigations revealing inappropriate communications involving her and family members with young staffers, as well as accusations of misusing official resources for personal reasons.
- She was confirmed as Labor Secretary in 2025 with notable union support, a rarity for a Republican, and played a key role in advancing the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda affecting workplace regulations.
- Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation marks the third Cabinet exit under Trump recently, with her deputy Keith Sonderling named acting labor secretary.
- Despite the controversies, Chavez-DeRemer praised her work supporting American workers and indicated she will continue advocating for labor issues outside the administration.
