Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Secretary of the Department of Labor in Donald Trump's cabinet, is resigning, according to a message from White House communications director Steven Cheung.
Chavez-DeRemer "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," Cheung wrote.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector. 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…
— Steven Cheung (@StevenCheung47) April 20, 2026
Chavez-DeRemer will be moving into the private sector, Cheung wrote.
According to the Associated Press, Chavez-DeRemer's departure comes amid allegations that she had an affair with a subordinate in her office and consumed alcohol while working.
The New York Times recently reported Chavez-DeRemer and members of her family and staff were under investigation for sending personal requests to agency workers.
Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary. A permanent replacement will have to be confirmed by the Senate.
Scripps News has reached out to the White House for additional comment.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
