US Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer stepping down: White House

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post to take a position in the private sector, the White House said Monday.

"She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives," White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said on US social media company X's platform.

Keith Sonderling will take on the role of acting labor secretary, Cheung added.

Former Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer pledged during her confirmation hearing last year that she would fight for American workers and the businesses that drive the US economy.

"To rebuild confidence and strengthen our workforce, we must invest in educational pathways beyond the traditional four-year degree, ensuring that every American worker has access to the skills and training for long-term success," she said.

Chavez-DeRemer said she believed labor laws needed to be updated and modernized to reflect today’s workforce and business environment.

Her departure makes Chavez-DeRemer the third Trump Cabinet secretary to depart since March, following Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March and Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier this month.