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.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.comThe news comes amid a monthslong investigation into Chavez-DeRemer's leadership of the federal agency that stemmed from allegations of misconduct.
time.comA Labor Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
www.notus.orgLabor 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.comThe 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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