Trump news at a glance: another Trump cabinet member out – but not Kash Patel
Summary
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning amid an investigation into misconduct allegations, making her the third female cabinet member to leave during President Trump’s second term. FBI Director Kash Patel faces separate allegations of excessive drinking and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine.Key Facts
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s labor secretary, is stepping down following claims of misconduct, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job.
- Chavez-DeRemer and her aides are under investigation by the department’s inspector general for misuse of government resources and grant manipulation.
- She is the third cabinet member to leave the administration, after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Kash Patel, FBI director, is accused of excessive drinking and unexplained absences by The Atlantic but denies these claims.
- Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $250 million against The Atlantic and the article’s author.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for Patel’s resignation, citing concerns about his fitness for office.
- Trump spokesperson praised Chavez-DeRemer’s work despite her resignation, saying she protected American workers and promoted fair labor practices.
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