Trump administration backs labor secretary facing misconduct probe

Trump administration backs labor secretary facing misconduct probe

The Washington Post nation

Key Points:

  • The Trump administration is supporting Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer amid allegations of professional misconduct.
  • Two of Chavez-DeRemer's top aides were suspended following complaints that they scheduled personal travel during official, taxpayer-funded trips.
  • Additional accusations against Chavez-DeRemer include having an affair with a staffer and drinking in her office during work hours.
  • These allegations were reported earlier this month by the New York Post.