U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down from her position in President Donald Trump's administration, the White House confirmed on Monday. She is the third female cabinet member to leave within seven weeks. White House communications director Steven Cheung announced her departure on the social media platform X, stating she will take up a role in the private sector. Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will assume leadership of the department in the interim.
Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed as Labor Secretary in February 2025, following a Senate vote. Her tenure lasted less than four months. No further details were provided about the nature of her new private sector position. The White House did not name a permanent successor or indicate when one would be appointed.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump cabinet after less than four months, raising questions about the stability of the administration's leadership team. Three female cabinet members exiting in seven weeks suggests a pattern of short tenures at the highest levels. Keith Sonderling, now leading the Labor Department, inherits a role with no clear transition plan. This rapid turnover offers no confidence in the continuity of federal labor policies.
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