Watchdog probe finds misconduct allegations against Trump labour secretary

According to a watchdog report, Chavez-DeRemer engaged in conduct that included assigning departmental staff to perform personal tasks and consuming alcohol while at work. The allegations also point to violations of federal ethics regulations that govern the behaviour of senior government officials.

The findings come from an ethics office inquiry that examined her activities during her time as secretary of the Department of Labour. The investigation documented instances where the official's conduct fell short of standards expected of cabinet-level appointees.

Chavez-DeRemer had previously served in various government roles before her appointment to lead the labour department. The report's conclusions add to scrutiny of conduct standards within the previous administration's upper ranks.

The specific allegations underscore broader questions about oversight and accountability among executive-level officials. Ethics violations by senior government figures have drawn attention from watchdog groups and lawmakers across the political spectrum in recent years.

No immediate statement from Chavez-DeRemer or her representatives regarding the findings was available at time of publication.