Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her position amid multiple allegations of misconduct, including an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate and misuse of public resources.

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung announced on Monday that Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the administration to take a position in the private sector.

Chavez-DeRemer, a former Oregon congresswoman, faced an investigation by the Labor Department's inspector general into claims of an affair with a member of her security detail and misuse of taxpayer funds for personal travel.

Additionally, her husband, Shawn DeRemer, was barred from the department's headquarters following allegations of sexual assault by two female staff members.

Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting labor secretary until a permanent replacement is appointed.

Chavez-DeRemer is the third Cabinet member to depart during President Donald Trump's second term, following the exits of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.