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U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on April 20, 2026, following a misconduct investigation and allegations of abusing her position, including improper staff conduct and alcohol use, as confirmed by ABC News and NBC News. She is the third cabinet member to leave President Trump's second-term administration, with Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling taking over.
Key Details of the Departure:
Reason for Leaving: Resigned amid an Inspector General investigation into misconduct allegations, including reports from the New York Times and other outlets regarding inappropriate staff demands and potential travel fraud.
Official Stance: White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated she was "leaving the administration to take a position in the private sector" and praised her work.
Context: Chavez-DeRemer served from March 11, 2025, to April 20, 2026, marking another high-profile departure from the administration following departures of the DHS Secretary and Attorney General
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