Overview
- The White House said Labor Secretary Chavez Delimar will step down, with spokesman Steven Cheung posting the announcement on X.
- His exit follows reports that he drank while on duty, had an extramarital affair, and labeled private trips as official travel, which drew an inquiry he has denied wrongdoing in.
- News coverage cites President Trump’s dissatisfaction and describes the resignation as an effective dismissal.
- He is the third cabinet official to depart in Trump’s second term after the recent removals of the Homeland Security secretary and the attorney general.
- Some outlets report the White House is discussing ousting the Commerce secretary next, a shift that could unsettle leadership and slow work at key economic agencies.