Labor Secretary Out, Replacement Named

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned as labor secretary, White House communications director Steven Cheung announced on X.

“She will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector,” Cheung said on Monday. “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.”

Cheung said that Keith Sonderling, the current deputy secretary, will take on the role of acting secretary.

Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation comes amid a probe into her tenure at the Department of Labor.

In January, the New York Post reported that a complaint was filed against Chavez-DeRemer, saying she was pursuing an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, drank in the office during work hours, and committed “travel fraud.” A spokesperson for the agency told the Post the allegations were “categorically false.”

Chavez-DeRemer said in a statement that she is “proud that we made significant progress in advancing President Trump’s mission to bridge the gap between business and labor and always put the American worker first.”

“We created new pathways to mortgage-paying jobs, prepared workers to excel in the age of AI, took steps to lower prescription drug costs, promoted retirement security, and so much more,” she said.

“While my time serving in the Administration comes to a conclusion, it doesn’t mean I will stop fighting for American workers,” she continued. “I am looking forward to what the future has in store as I depart for the private sector.”

Chavez-DeRemer is the third member to depart President Donald Trump’s Cabinet in the past two months, following former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Chavez-DeRemer previously represented Oregon’s 5th District in Congress.

This story is developing and may be updated.