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Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns

Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns

The departure of Lori Chavez-DeRemer marks a period of significant turnover within the Trump administration's second-term cabinet.

Insiders suggest that her resignation followed a private meeting between the president and labor leaders, as well as mounting pressure from ethics investigations.

Chavez-DeRemer's exit follows those of other senior female officials, raising questions about the stability and diversity of the administration's leadership.

The White House has not yet named a permanent successor, as it focuses on realigning the department's priorities with the president's economic agenda.

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