<p>A report by the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General alleges that Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who served as Labor Secretary under Donald Trump, engaged in misconduct during her tenure. The report claims that Chavez-DeRemer consumed alcohol during working hours, stored alcohol on federal property, and required a staff member to attend a strip club during a personal trip.</p><p>Chavez-DeRemer was appointed by Trump as Labor Secretary in January 2025 and resigned in April 2026 amid these allegations.</p>
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Department of Labor report details alleged misconduct by former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A report from the Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General alleges that Lori Chavez-DeRemer, former Labor Secretary under Donald Trump, engaged in misconduct including drinking during work hours and requiring a staff member to attend a strip club. She was appointed in January 2025 and resigned in April 2026 amid these allegations.
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