In a surprise announcement on Monday, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from her position in the Trump Administration in order to pursue a role in the private sector.
White House communications director Steven Cheung confirmed the news in a statement posted on X, which makes Chavez-DeRemer the third Cabinet secretary to depart during President Trump’s current term.
“Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector. 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.
Keith Sonderling, who had worked as Chavez-DeRemer’s deputy, will serve as acting secretary until a permanent replacement is named. The White House has not yet disclosed the effective date of her departure, while details on the private sector opportunity have been been released as of this report.
Chavez-DeRemer had been facing an ongoing inspector general probe into potential misconduct, including allegations of misusing department resources and an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate on her security detail. Her chief of staff Jihun Han and deputy chief of staff Rebecca Wright had previously resigned in March after being placed on leave.
This is a developing story. Additional details will be provided as they become available.
