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Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns as Labor Secretary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns as Labor Secretary

The Trump administration's Cabinet has seen further upheaval with the resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer amid an internal investigation into professional misconduct.

Allegations against the outgoing secretary include travel fraud, an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, and drinking on the job.

Her departure marks a growing trend of instability within the executive branch as the administration faces mounting pressure from both legislative and public sectors.

The White House has yet to name a successor as it manages the fallout from these high-profile scandals.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer
United States Secretary of Labor since 2025
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
United States Department of Labor
U.S. federal department that regulates workers' rights and labor markets
Kristi Noem
American politician (born 1971)
Pam Bondi
American attorney and politician (born 1965)