4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department
A Labor Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) report found that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated workplace harassment policies, engaged in an inappropriate relationship, and directed subordinates for personal tasks. She resigned a day before her scheduled interview with investigators.
Why it matters
The findings highlight significant issues of misconduct and ethical breaches within a high-level government department, raising concerns about accountability and the integrity of public service during the Trump administration.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who served as President Trump's Labor Secretary until she resigned in April, violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment in the workplace, according to a new report by the Labor Department's Office of Inspector General (OIG), released Thursday.
The findings follow a months-long investigation that began after OIG, led by former Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito of New York, received an anonymous complaint. It alleged that Chavez-DeRemer contributed to a hostile work environment, was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security detail, failed to comply with travel regulations, and directed subordinates to perform tasks for her personal benefit.
The salacious allegations gave rise to quips about "The Real Housewives of the Frances Perkins Building," referring to the Labor Department's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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