Donald Trump’s Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has stepped down after facing accusations of wrongdoing while in her position, which is the third major resignation from his administration in recent weeks.
Investigations into claims about her leadership—like using her job for personal gain, having an affair with someone she was supposed to supervise, and drinking at work—led to the removal of several other officials from the labor agency, including her former chief of staff and deputy chief of staff.
She is also facing civil rights complaints from staff who claim she created a hostile work environment during her time in charge.
Chavez-DeRemer officially left the administration on Monday.
Trump did not announce her departure, but he did talk about removing two other officials, Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem. The news about Chavez-DeRemer came from Steven Cheung, who works in the White House communications team.
He shared on X that “Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector.”
He also said she “has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives.”
Keith Sonderling will now act as the Acting Secretary of Labor.
Her departure came after a formal report from the Department of Labor’s inspector general accused her of misusing her title, keeping alcohol in her office, and having an affair with a subordinate.
The report also said her chief of staff, Jihun Han, and deputy chief of staff, Rebecca Wright, were involved and had knowledge of these issues. It also claimed they were told to arrange work trips for her where she could spend time with friends and family.
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