🚨 BREAKING AFTER DARK: INFIDELITY BOMBSHELL ERUPTS INSIDE TRUMP’S INNER CIRCLE — a late-night complaint, whispered allegations, and a Labor Department drama that’s suddenly spiraling beyond control 🔥
WASHINGTON — A complaint alleging misconduct by Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the secretary of labor in the Trump administration, has triggered an internal review and renewed questions about workplace ethics inside an administration already marked by repeated controversies involving personal conduct and power.
According to a report first published by New York Post, a complaint filed with the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General accuses Ms. Chavez-DeRemer of abusing her position by pursuing a romantic relationship with a subordinate, drinking alcohol during work hours and misusing government travel for personal purposes. The allegations, which remain unproven, also name her chief of staff and deputy chief of staff as having prior knowledge of the alleged behavior.
The Department of Labor’s inspector general’s office declined to confirm or deny the existence of any investigation, citing longstanding policy. In a statement, the office said it remained committed to rooting out “fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption through objective, independent oversight.”
The White House and the Labor Department have forcefully denied the allegations. A White House spokesperson described Ms. Chavez-DeRemer as “an incredible asset” to Donald Trump and said she would continue advancing the president’s agenda. A Labor Department spokesperson said the claims were “categorically false,” adding that the secretary had complied with all ethics rules and department policies and was considering legal action against what were described as baseless accusations from anonymous sources.
Ms. Chavez-DeRemer, 57, served as a Republican member of Congress from Oregon’s Fifth District from 2023 to 2025 before her appointment as labor secretary. She previously served as mayor of Happy Valley, Ore., and was seen as an unconventional choice for a department traditionally tasked with enforcing worker protections and labor standards.
The complaint, as described in the New York Post report, alleges that Ms. Chavez-DeRemer hosted a subordinate multiple times at her Washington apartment and hotel rooms during official travel. It further claims she maintained alcohol in her office, requested staff members to run personal errands during work hours and directed employees to arrange official trips that allegedly allowed her to spend time with family or friends.
The report also cited unnamed sources who characterized her management style as abusive and described a workplace environment in which aides were asked to perform tasks unrelated to their official duties. Her husband, Shawn DeRemer, an anesthesiologist, denied the allegations in a statement to the Post, saying there was “not an ounce of truth” to them.
The accusations have drawn attention not only because of their content but also because they echo broader criticisms of the Trump administration’s approach to ethics and workplace conduct. Mr. Trump has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct over the years, which he has denied, and his tenure has been marked by a pattern of high-profile resignations, firings and investigations involving senior officials.
Critics have also highlighted the irony of the controversy unfolding within the Department of Labor, an agency Mr. Trump has frequently clashed with during his political career. As president, he moved to roll back collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and supported regulatory changes that labor advocates said weakened worker protections, including rules governing tipped wages.
Ms. Chavez-DeRemer herself has faced prior scrutiny. Last year, Labor Department employees reportedly expressed discomfort after she hosted a birthday celebration at department headquarters during a period of budget cuts tied to broader government efficiency measures. Separately, a 2025 investigative report raised questions about her use of two mortgages declared as primary residences — a practice Mr. Trump has publicly criticized when targeting political opponents, despite having engaged in similar conduct himself.
No formal findings have been announced, and it remains unclear whether the inspector general will substantiate any of the claims. Still, ethics experts say that even unproven allegations involving senior officials can undermine morale within federal agencies, particularly when they involve claims of favoritism or retaliation tied to personal relationships.
For now, the administration appears intent on closing ranks around the labor secretary. Whether that stance holds may depend on what, if anything, emerges from internal oversight processes. Past experience suggests that officials under investigation in the Trump administration often depart quietly rather than face prolonged scrutiny, especially when their roles intersect with policy areas that are not central to the president’s political priorities.
As the matter unfolds, it adds another layer of controversy to an administration that has repeatedly tested the boundaries between personal conduct and public responsibility — and raises fresh questions about accountability at the highest levels of government.
