Lori Chavez-DeRemer misconduct allegations
Melissa Robey, director of advance at the Labor Department, was placed on administrative leave on March 5, 2026, amid an inspector general investigation into misconduct allegations against Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her staff. As of March 5, 2026, this marks the fourth person in Chavez-DeRemer's orbit to be placed on leave. Two senior aides, Chief of Staff Jihun Han and Deputy Chief of Staff Rebecca Wright, resigned after being on leave due to claims of travel fraud and an inappropriate relationship involving Chavez-DeRemer. Additionally, Chavez-DeRemer faces allegations of taking staff to a strip club and her husband, Shawn DeRemer, has been barred from the Labor Department following sexual assault accusations from two female staff members.
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14 updatesMelissa Robey, director of advance at the Labor Department, was placed on administrative leave on March 5, 2026, as the inspector general investigates misconduct allegations against Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her staff. This marks the fourth person in Chavez-DeRemer's orbit to be placed on leave amid the growing investigation.
Two senior aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Chief of Staff Jihun Han and Deputy Chief of Staff Rebecca Wright, have resigned after weeks on leave. They were placed on leave due to an ongoing investigation into claims that Chavez-DeRemer had an inappropriate relationship with a coworker and committed travel fraud. The complaint accused Han and Wright of fabricating work trips for Chavez-DeRemer to spend time with family and friends.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is facing new allegations that she took staff to a strip club during an official trip and that her husband has been barred from the Labor Department following sexual assault accusations from two female staff members. These developments add to existing claims of travel fraud, abuse of power, and an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband, Shawn DeRemer, has been barred from the Labor Department headquarters after at least two female staff members accused him of sexual assault, with one incident reportedly captured on security cameras. While a local police investigation has closed due to insufficient evidence, DeRemer remains banned as the department's inspector general continues its inquiry into the allegations.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer attended a premiere without her husband, following reports of an alleged affair with her bodyguard.
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) formally requested on January 28 that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer address allegations of travel fraud and an inappropriate relationship with her security guard.
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At least a dozen government officials have reportedly been interviewed as part of the internal probe into Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's alleged misconduct. This indicates a broader scope of investigation than previously detailed.
A security officer assigned to protect Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer was placed on administrative leave amid the ongoing probe into an alleged romantic relationship between them. The officer was placed on leave on January 16.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump was aware of the internal investigation and stood by Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, believing she was doing a tremendous job.
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Further reports indicated that the investigation had found evidence suggesting Chavez-DeRemer took staff to a strip club in Portland, Oregon, during an official work trip in April. Her attorney denied these allegations.
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Chavez-DeRemer's chief of staff, Jihun Han, and deputy chief of staff, Rebecca Wright, were placed on administrative leave as part of the investigation. The complaint alleged their involvement in facilitating the alleged misconduct, particularly regarding the 'travel fraud'.
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The Department of Labor IG Anthony D'Esposito is investigating Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer for alleged misconduct based on a workplace complaint.
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Reports emerged detailing the allegations, including claims that Chavez-DeRemer hosted her alleged paramour at her DC apartment and in hotel rooms during official travel. It was also reported that she allegedly traveled to Las Vegas during a government shutdown for a personal event, disguised as an official trip.
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