Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned, becoming the third Cabinet member to leave during President Donald Trump's second term amid ongoing investigations and controversies.
- Chavez-DeRemer faced a Labor Department inspector general probe for potential misconduct, including allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate and accusations of sexual assault involving her husband.
- Two of her top aides resigned over alleged "travel fraud" related to arranging formal events as cover for personal trips, and her husband was banned from Labor Department headquarters following sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
- White House communications director confirmed Chavez-DeRemer's resignation, stating she is leaving to join the private sector, with Keith Sonderling named acting labor secretary.
- Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman who lost her 2024 reelection bid, had faced Senate scrutiny during her nomination due to her past labor union support and brief employment at Planned Parenthood.
