Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband, 57-year-old anesthesiologist Dr. Shawn DeRemer, has been accused by two women of se–al assault and has been barred from entering the Labor Department headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Sources told The New York Times that the two female employees alleged Dr. DeRemer touched them inappropriately at the agency’s headquarters on Constitution Avenue. The ban came after the women complained to agency officials and investigators. According to a building restriction notice, “If Mr. DeRemer attempts to enter, he is to be asked to leave.”
DeRemer was reportedly captured on security footage giving one of the employees an extended hug on Dec. 18. A report was filed Dec. 24 by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department regarding the incident, noting, “The complainant reported a sexual contact against her will,” according to The Daily Beast.
BREAKING
The husband of U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been barred from visiting the department’s headquarters after two staffers told officials that he had sexually assaulted them.
The complaints against Dr. Shawn DeRemer aren’t the only ones the department is… pic.twitter.com/jE8t4ueu7y
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) February 19, 2026
It should be noted that Chavez-DeRemer herself has come under investigation after it came to light that she allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a subordinate, drank while on the job, and committed “travel fraud” using taxpayer money. She was accused of a relationship with a security officer who has been placed on administrative leave.
Chavez-DeRemer and DeRemer have been married for 30 years and have twin daughters. Speaking to The New York Post, DeRemer addressed the allegations, saying, “there’s not an ounce of truth to this, and anyone who knows my wife would know that.”
In addition to the complaint against Chavez-DeRemer, her chief of staff, Jihun Han, and his deputy, Rebecca Wright, were reportedly “involved and have knowledge” of the allegations and have both been placed on leave.
The Labor Department and the White House previously stood by Chavez-DeRemer and denied the allegations. Interestingly, she attended the Melania premiere last month without her husband, although her wedding ring was visible.
Every day is just more news of debauchery and corruption.
Let’s not forget that our Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation for banging a staffer and drinking on the job.
Trump style meritocracy. pic.twitter.com/Nfs344uvV8
— Turnbull (@cturnbull1968) February 20, 2026
While the investigation into Chavez-DeRemer and her husband continues, the Trump administration has a long history of defending its cabinet members against serious allegations, making it unsurprising that the White House has stood by her.
The president himself is an example: despite his name appearing multiple times in the Epstein files, he and his administration have repeatedly denied any association with Epstein. Images and emails suggest that Trump and Epstein were close, and that Trump had taken rides on Epstein’s private jet.
Despite this evidence, Trump continues to make false claims about his ties to Epstein without facing consequences. It remains to be seen whether the allegations against Chavez-DeRemer and her husband will result in any action.
