Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stepped down as Labor Secretary, becoming the third Cabinet member to leave the Trump administration during its second term. The resignation follows an internal investigation into potential misconduct at the Department of Labor.
An inspector general probe had already forced multiple senior staffers under Chavez-DeRemer's command to take administrative leave before departing their positions. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung announced her exit on Monday, saying she would transition to the private sector.
"Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector," Cheung posted on X. "She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives."
Keith Sonderling will serve as acting labor secretary going forward.
Chavez-DeRemer's departure comes weeks after Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from their posts, signaling continued upheaval within the second-term Cabinet.
Author Sarah Mitchell: "Three Cabinet exits in rapid succession suggests the administration is still working through personnel problems that should have been resolved before inauguration day."
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