U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Investigations

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her role as U.S. Labor Secretary, becoming the third cabinet member to leave the Trump administration recently. Her resignation is linked to ongoing investigations into allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate relationships and misuse of funds. The situation has also affected her husband, who faces serious allegations, leading to significant internal changes within the department. This unfolding scenario raises questions about the stability of the administration as it navigates these challenges.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 21, 2026, 02:55 IST

Resignation of Labor Secretary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the U.S. Secretary of Labor, has stepped down from her position, marking the third cabinet member to resign from Donald Trump's administration in recent months, following Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi. Her resignation comes in the wake of several ongoing investigations as of April 2026. The inquiries involve allegations of misconduct related to both her personal and professional conduct, including claims of an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security team, issues regarding workplace behavior, and suspected misuse of travel expenses.

Moreover, her husband, Shawn DeRemer, has faced serious allegations of sexual assault, resulting in him being prohibited from entering the Department of Labor premises. This situation has triggered significant internal turmoil within the department, leading to the resignation or leave of absence of several senior officials, including her chief of staff and deputy chief of staff, as the investigations proceed.