Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as Secretary of Labor on April 20, 2026.
Her departure follows multiple scandals and an internal investigation.
Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed in a 67-32 vote, with several Republicans opposing her confirmation.
Keith Sonderling has been announced as the acting Secretary of Labor following her resignation.
Before her Cabinet role, Chavez-DeRemer served in the House, representing Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.
She was sworn in as Secretary of Labor in March 2025.
Allegations against her included having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.
Chavez-DeRemer’s husband, Shawn DeRemer, was banned from Labor Department headquarters due to inappropriate behavior allegations.
This marks the third time a Trump Cabinet member has left their position in 2026.
Steven Cheung stated, “Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector.” He added that she had done a phenomenal job protecting American workers.
The White House viewed Chavez-DeRemer as an effective spokesperson for the president’s economic message.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding future plans for Chavez-DeRemer or further implications for the Labor Department.
