Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from the Trump administration, White House communications director Steven Cheung said on Monday.

Her resignation follows a Labor Department inspector general investigation into alleged misconduct, including reported drinking on the job, alleged misuse of agency travel and a reported affair with a member of her security detail, officials said.

Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary, and White House communications director Steven Cheung praised Chavez-DeRemer while her lawyer Nick Oberheiden said her departure was personal and not due to findings.

At least four Labor Department officials have been forced out amid the investigation, and Chavez-DeRemer’s husband was barred from the department’s headquarters after two employees alleged inappropriate touching, officials said.

Keith Sonderling will lead the department until President Donald Trump nominates a permanent replacement who will require Senate confirmation, and the inspector general’s review of Chavez-DeRemer’s conduct remains underway.