Husband’s ALLEGED Assaults Rock Labor Dept

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Labor Secretary’s Spouse Banned Over SCANDAL

The husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been permanently banned from the Department of Labor headquarters after multiple female staffers accused him of sexual assault, exposing a scandal that threatens to derail the administration’s early agenda while raising serious questions about security protocols and accountability at the very agency charged with protecting American workers.

Story Snapshot

Dr. Shawn DeRemer barred from DOL headquarters following sexual assault allegations from at least two female staff members involving non-consensual touching in December 2025
Active criminal investigation underway by D.C. Metropolitan Police with security footage under review, though no arrests or charges filed as of February 2026
Allegations emerged during broader Inspector General probe into Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s conduct, including day-drinking, taxpayer-funded personal trips, and improper grant influences
DOL leadership in crisis with chief and deputy chief of staff placed on leave amid investigations, undermining the department’s credibility on workplace protections

Security Breach at Heart of Workplace Safety Agency

The Department of Labor confirmed that Shawn DeRemer, an Oregon-based anesthesiologist married to Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, can no longer enter the Frances Perkins Building in Washington after at least two female employees reported he sexually assaulted them through unwanted physical contact. The incidents allegedly occurred in December 2025 within the secure federal facility, raising fundamental questions about how a cabinet member’s spouse gained regular access to a workplace housing sensitive enforcement operations. Security footage capturing the alleged encounters remains under review by investigators, yet no arrests have materialized despite a police report filed January 24, 2026.

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— New York Post (@nypost) February 20, 2026

Criminal Investigation Proceeds Without Charges

The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department opened a criminal investigation after a complainant reported “sexual contact against her will” on December 18, 2025, according to the official police report. Additional accusers came forward during Inspector General interviews conducted in early January 2026 as part of a separate probe into the Secretary’s own misconduct. DeRemer categorically denies all allegations, stating he will “fight everything,” while his wife’s attorney has issued only general denials regarding her separate allegations without addressing the accusations against her husband. The silence from DOL spokespersons and the White House leaves critical questions unanswered about what senior leadership knew and when.

Inspector General Uncovers Broader DOL Misconduct

Former Republican Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, now serving as DOL Inspector General, launched a sweeping investigation in early January 2026 into Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s conduct that extends far beyond her husband’s alleged assaults. The probe examines credible reports of day-drinking during work hours, taxpayer-funded personal trips to destinations like Las Vegas, and improper influences by aides over federal grant decisions. Investigators also documented a denied romantic relationship between the Secretary and a member of her security detail. This pattern of alleged misconduct at the highest levels of an agency responsible for enforcing workplace standards exposes a stunning hypocrisy that conservatives rightly view as emblematic of elite impunity.

DOL Operations Disrupted as Leadership Crumbles

The cascading investigations have effectively paralyzed the Department of Labor’s senior ranks. Both the chief of staff and deputy chief of staff have been placed on administrative leave, while the security detail member allegedly involved with the Secretary has been removed from duty. This leadership vacuum undermines the department’s core mission of protecting American workers at a time when the new administration needs competent execution of labor policy. The complete absence of public statements from DOL officials or the White House compounds concerns about transparency and accountability, leaving taxpayers to wonder whether political loyalty is trumping basic standards of conduct.

The allegations against Dr. Shawn DeRemer and the parallel misconduct probe into Secretary Chavez-DeRemer represent a crisis of credibility for an administration barely two months into its tenure. The irony of sexual assault allegations emerging from the very agency tasked with enforcing workplace harassment protections is not lost on conservatives who demand consistent application of standards regardless of political affiliation. While no criminal charges have been filed and investigations remain active, the documented security failures that allowed repeated spousal access to a federal workplace demand immediate corrective action. The White House’s continued support for the embattled Secretary, despite mounting evidence of institutional dysfunction, raises troubling questions about whether this administration will hold its own appointees to the same accountability standards it promises the American people.