Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from her position in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet on April 20, 2026, amid an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct, as announced by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung [1][2]. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will assume the role of Acting Secretary of Labor [1][2].
The resignation follows a months-long investigation by the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General. The investigation is examining claims that Chavez-DeRemer engaged in an affair with a subordinate, consumed alcohol while on duty, misused department resources for personal travel, and maintained a stash of alcohol in her office [1][2].
As the investigation progressed, at least four Department of Labor officials, including her chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, and a member of her security detail, were removed from their positions [1][2]. Text messages exchanged by Chavez-DeRemer, her aides, husband, and father with young staff members are also under review [1][2].
Her husband, Shawn DeRemer, was banned from the Department of Labor headquarters following allegations of inappropriate touching by female staff members. However, police and prosecutors declined to pursue charges [3].
Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed as Labor Secretary by the Senate in March 2025 [1]. She is the third female Cabinet member to leave during Trump’s second term, following the departures of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March and Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier in April 2026 [1][2].
What Is Known
Chavez-DeRemer resigned to take a position in the private sector, as confirmed by the White House [1][2]. The internal investigation is ongoing, focusing on allegations of misconduct, including misuse of resources and inappropriate behavior [1][2].
What Remains Unclear
The outcome of the internal investigation remains unknown, as does the specific nature of the private sector position Chavez-DeRemer intends to pursue. Additionally, the full extent of the allegations and their potential impact on the Department of Labor are yet to be determined [1][2].
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