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