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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned Monday following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving her and close aides, according to administration officials and reports.
White House communications director Steven Cheung confirmed the departure in a post on X.
“Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector,” Cheung wrote.
“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,” he added.
The announcement came shortly after reports that Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure had been marked by multiple controversies, including an investigation into an alleged relationship with a member of her security detail and accusations of inappropriate behavior. She has denied any wrongdoing.
Chavez-DeRemer confirmed her departure in a post to X on Monday.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in this historic Administration and work for the greatest President of my lifetime,” she wrote.
“At the Department of Labor, I am 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,” the post continued.
Her resignation marks the third Cabinet-level departure this year in the administration of Donald Trump, following exits by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
An internal inquiry led by Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito has been examining the allegations since January. The investigation has included interviews with staff and reviews of travel records, department documents and other materials, according to reports.
Dozens of department employees have spoken with investigators as part of the probe, which has also led to additional resignations within the agency.
Chavez-DeRemer had been viewed by some within the White House as an effective advocate for the administration’s economic agenda. However, the allegations and ongoing investigation intensified scrutiny in recent weeks, including ahead of a planned congressional hearing.
It was not immediately clear who will replace her or serve in the role on an interim basis.
