The resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer marked the third member to leave President Donald Trump’s Cabinet in less than two months.
Her departure comes after Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Chavez-DeRemer was embattled by allegations that she pursued an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. Her attorney has denied these claims. The inquiry also included questions about possible misuse of taxpayer funds.
Among the other incidents under scrutiny is an event at Labor Department headquarters billed as a swearing-in celebration, but functioned as a birthday party, according to The New York Times. Chavez-DeRemer later told lawmakers she did not have a birthday party, though a photo appears to contradict that claim.
While Trump announced the firings of Noem and Bondi, the White House issued a statement confirming that Chavez-DeRemer was leaving the administration.
White House Director of Communications Steven Chueng said that Chavez-DeRemer would be
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