Trump labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from the Trump administration amid a misconduct investigation.
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Donald Trump’s labor secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has resigned from her position, with the administration announcing she will move to the private sector. Her departure comes amid an ongoing misconduct investigation and a "string of controversies" surrounding her tenure. A Trump spokesperson, Steven Cheung, confirmed her exit on social media, praising her work in protecting American workers and enacting fair labor practices. This resignation creates a vacancy in a key cabinet position within the Trump administration.
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