By Armando Hernandez
The Secretary of Labor of the United States, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, submitted her resignation this Monday, as confirmed by various sources close to the case, in the midst of a series of controversies that marked his management.
According to reports, his departure is contained after weeks of pressure derived from alleged personal scandals and an internal investigation. The accusations include an alleged extramarital affair with a member of his security team” and allegations of “inappropriate behavior, such as consuming alcohol during work.”
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to steal a chain within the interior most sector. She has executed a lovely job in her characteristic by protecting American staff, enacting ravishing labor practices, and serving to American citizens composing additional skills to present a hold to their…
— Steven Cheung (@StevenCheung47) April 20, 2026
After the information was released, the White House communications director, Steven Cheung, reported on
“He has done a phenomenal job protecting American workers, implementing fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives,” he insisted.
After his departure, It was announced that Keith Sonderling will take over as acting Secretary of Labor, although it is not yet clear who will be permanently nominated for the position.
Sources close to the White House indicated that, despite the scandals, Chavez-DeRemer was considered an effective figure in communicating the president’s economic message and executing labor policies. However, controversies surrounding his conduct had become a recurring theme within the political environment in Washington.
In addition, her resignation occurs days before a congressional hearing that was anticipated to be complicated, where legislators, mainly Democrats, planned to question her about these accusations.
Chavez-DeRemer’s departure represents the third change in the presidential cabinet since January, curiously, all women. Previously, in March of this year, Kristi Noem ceased to be Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS); A month later, Pam Bondi was removed as Overall United States Attorney.
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