Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation

(NBC, KYMA) - Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned Monday, according to White House Communications Director Steven Cheung.

"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 in a post on X.

Chavez-DeRemer had been facing a probe from the Labor Department's Office of Inspector General for potential misconduct, but an attorney for Chavez-DeRemer says the decision is personal and "not the result of legal wrongdoings."

It's not clear who will replace Chavez-DeRemer long term, but the White House says the current Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will stand in as Acting Labor Secretary.

Chavez-DeRemer is the third Cabinet member to depart during President Donald Trump's second term, along with Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.