Trump's Ex-Labor Secretary Drank on Job and Created 'Toxic' Work Environment, Report Alleges
Labor department report alleges Lori Chavez-DeRemer also made a staffer attend a strip club while on a personal trip
TL;DR
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer, former labor secretary under Donald Trump, faces allegations of drinking during working hours and keeping alcohol on federal property.
- A 38-page report from the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General outlines accusations of an inappropriate relationship with a bodyguard, accepting unreported gifts, and directing staff for personal tasks.
- Witnesses described Chavez-DeRemer's tenure as creating a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" work environment, with allegations including mandatory strip club visits during personal trips and ridicule of employees who abstained from alcohol.
- The report also details accusations against top aides Jihun Han and Rebecca Wright, including evaluating applicants by appearance, relocating desks for aesthetic reasons, and making derogatory comments about employees' appearance and other discriminatory remarks.
- Chavez-DeRemer's attorney stated she did not break any laws, while the Department of Labor respects the Inspector General's investigation.