Third woman leaves Trump's cabinet in two months

Scandal-plagued US Secretary of Labour Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned, the third woman to leave Trump's cabinet in the past two months.

Chavez-DeRemer's resignation was not announced by herself but by White House spokesperson Steven Cheung.

"Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector," he said.

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"She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labour practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives."

Soon afterwards, she issued her own statement.

"It has been an honour and a privilege to serve in this historic Administration and work for the greatest President of my lifetime," she said.

"While my time serving in the Administration comes to a conclusion, it doesn't mean I will stop fighting for American workers. 

"I am looking forward to what the future has in store as I depart for the private sector."

Chavez-DeRemer's tenure in the position has been beset by scandal and rumour about the behaviour of herself and her family.

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In January, the New York Post reported she was being investigated for allegedly having an affair with a subordinate, drinking on the job and taking personal trips with taxpayer money.

Staff told the Inspector-General that they were sent out to buy alcohol for the secretary.

She also allegedly asked staff to organise "work trips" so she could attend events such as UFC fights or concerts.

The New York Times reported that her husband had been banned from the Department of Labour headquarters after several women there reported he was making unwanted advances.

Her husband and father also reportedly sent personal text messages to young staffers at the department.

Before being nominated to the cabinet, Chavez-DeRemer served as a member of Congress before her election defeat in 2024.

Chavez-DeRemer is the third person to leave Trump's cabinet in his second term.

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Kristi Noem was ousted as Secretary of Homeland Security at the start of March.

And three weeks ago Attorney-General Pam Bondi was fired from her position.

All three cabinet members have been replaced by men. There are now just two women in the cabinet.

Trump has not commented on Chavez-DeRemer's departure despite a prolific afternoon on Truth Social.

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