Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to exit Trump administration
Summary
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from President Trump’s administration to work in the private sector. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will take over as acting secretary. Chavez-DeRemer faced investigations related to misuse of government funds and workplace misconduct but has not been formally charged.Key Facts
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as Labor Secretary to join a private sector job.
- Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting Labor Secretary.
- An investigation was opened after allegations that Chavez-DeRemer misused taxpayer money for personal travel.
- Whistleblowers said staff made false reports about official visits she took with family and friends paid by the government.
- There are claims she kept alcohol in her office and drank during work hours.
- She was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security detail.
- Several staffers have been fired or placed on leave during the investigation.
- Chavez-DeRemer’s husband was banned from the Labor Department headquarters after sexual assault reports from female staff.
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