Secretary Of Labor Being Investigated For Knowing How To Party Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Labor’s inspector general for an alleged affair with a subordinate, travel fraud, and drinking during the workday. The allegations, first reported by The New York Post, also include accusations that she had employees conduct personal errands and misused taxpayer money for personal trips. The investigation is complicated by the fact that the inspector general, Anthony D’Esposito, previously faced similar ethical accusations during his time in Congress.

• Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is reportedly under investigation by the Labor Department inspector general.
• Allegations include an affair with a subordinate, travel fraud, and drinking on the job.
• Chavez-DeRemer is also accused of using taxpayer funds for personal trips and having staff perform menial personal errands.
• The inspector general conducting the investigation, Anthony D’Esposito, has prior ethical violation accusations related to an affair and hiring a mistress.
• Chavez-DeRemer’s husband denies the allegations.
• The White House is currently standing by Chavez-DeRemer.